"Entebbe Operation" Commando Speaks

"Entebbe Operation" Commando Speaks

Author: Yishai Fleisher July 1, 2016 Duration: 56:58
The Land of Israel Pro Unlimited 179 followers179 124 tracks124ReportShai Ish-Shalom, an Israeli commando from the fabled Sayeret Matkal unit, participated in the daring Entebbe rescue operation 40 years ago this week. He joins Yishai at the Caliber 3 anti-terror tactical school in Gush Etzion.Shai is one of the people who have made the Israeli security and military establishment world famous - don't miss this interview.But first, Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Yishai on Spiritual Cafe to discuss the mutiny within the ranks of the Levites.What did Korach "take"? And how can a mere flower signal a time of peace and God's eternal connection to the children of Israel?

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