50 years since Sabena Flight 571 to Israel was hijacked
Following the rescue, Capt. Levy was hailed as a hero by Israel but blamed by the PLO for aiding the Israelis, and the family was ultimately sent to South Africa by Sabena to protect them.
IDF commandos, including Ehud Barak (left), rescue hostages on the hijacked Sabena plane.(photo credit: IDF)BySTEVE LINDE