The Israeli Air Force played a pivotal role in the execution of Operation Gift, the 1968 raid on Beirut International Airport.

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The Israeli Air Force played a pivotal role in the execution of Operation Gift, the 1968 raid on Beirut International Airport.

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Broader claims

Israeli Air Force's Tactical Approach

Quotes that support the claim

"An official communique issued by the Foreign Ministry today expressed the hope that the Beirut raid would put an end to sabotage acts against Israeli aircraft and to attacks on their passengers in any part of the world."

Relevant questions

What were the international legal implications of the Israeli raid on Beirut Airport in 1968?

Subclaims

During Operation Gift, a Boeing 707 was utilized over Northern Israel for radio relay, facilitating the coordination of the raid's various elements.

Supporting Operation Gift, eight Bell helicopters were deployed, seven for active evacuation roles and one for command and control.

Operation Gift involved eight Israeli Air Force Super Frelon helicopters carrying a 64-member Sayeret Matkal commando attack force, with two additional helicopters on reserve.

For potential air support against Lebanese military intervention during Operation Gift, the Israeli Air Force deployed A-4 Skyhawk attack aircraft and Vautour fighter-bombers.

Additional support for Operation Gift included two Nord Noratlas transport planes for evacuation and other tasks like flare dropping and maritime rescue.

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Israeli Air Force's involvement in the 1968 raid on Lebanon

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Execution of Operation Gift Raid by the Israeli Defense Forces

Defense