"The operational plan was as follows: The airport was divided into three primary operational sectors... Each sector was assigned a force of 20-22 fighters. They were commanded from a forward command group headed by the then Chief Paratrooper and Infantry Officer, Brig. Gen. Rafael “Raful” Eitan."

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"The operational plan was as follows: The airport was divided into three primary operational sectors... Each sector was assigned a force of 20-22 fighters. They were commanded from a forward command group headed by the then Chief Paratrooper and Infantry Officer, Brig. Gen. Rafael “Raful” Eitan."

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https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/operation-gift

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Rafael Eitan's direct leadership and strategic planning were crucial in the success of Operation Gift, the commando raid on Beirut airport in 1968.

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