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The Bold Heist: How Israel Retrieved Missile Boats from France
In the context of a tumultuous Middle Eastern geopolitics, a little-known yet audacious operation unfolded in 1969. Amid rising tensions and the War of Attrition with its neighbors, Israel faced an acute maritime challenge—the loss of five missile boats that were effectively held hostage by France due to an arms embargo imposed by President Charles de Gaulle. This article delves into the daring undertaking by Israeli naval officers to reclaim these vessels and the intricate web of deception that facilitated their retrieval.