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Operation Solomon
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Operation Solomon was a covert Israeli airlift over 36 hours on 24-25 May 1991 that transported approximately 14,325 Ethiopian Jews from Addis Ababa to Israel amid political collapse in Ethiopia. Thirty-five Israeli Air Force and El Al aircraft, including modified Boeing 747s, flew nonstop round trips; one El Al 747 carried a record 1,088 passengers, including babies born during the flight.
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Operation Type LocationAddis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Israel 1 ParticipantsIsraeli Air Force (C-130 Hercules), El Al (Boeing 747s), Israel Defense Forces 1 ObjectiveAirlift Ethiopian Jews to Israel amid Ethiopia's political collapse and fears for their safety 1 Outcome14,325 Ethiopian Jews were transported to Israel in 36 hours, including a record 1,088 passengers on a single Boeing 747 flight 1 Sources
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