Subsequent Related Events
Moshe Arens, who sanctioned the operation, argued after the event that, despite casualties amongst the passengers, the operation was "absolutely necessary." He said: "It was a long and difficult night and we followed the policy that has been traditionally laid down by Israel that we do not give in to terrorist demands."
At 8:00 am, the morning after the hijacking, IDF forces began blowing up the houses of the families of the four hijackers.
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