Entebbe raid’s unsung hero gets limelight in new documentary 50 years later (opens original article in a new tab)

A new documentary sheds light on Michel Cojot, a French-Jewish business consultant whose intelligence was vital to the 1976 Entebbe Raid, which freed Israeli hostages in Uganda.

• Michel Cojot, a French-Jewish business consultant, played a crucial role in the 1976 Entebbe Raid by providing intelligence to Israeli forces.
• A new documentary by Boaz Dvir highlights Cojot's contributions, which were previously overlooked compared to other figures like Yoni Netanyahu and Michel Bacos.
• Cojot's story includes his attempt to assassinate Nazi Klaus Barbie and his later efforts to bring Barbie to justice.