On May 9, 1972, following the hijacking of Sabena flight 571, and the turning of its travelers into hostages in their home, Lod Airport (later Ben Gurion International Airport), a heroic rescue operation was carried out, led by Ehud Barak, Sayeret Matkal's commander, and his deputy Danny Yatom.
The IDF and Defense Establishment Archive presents for the first time the final report of "Operation Isotope," as well as a collection of photographs.