Operation Opera

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mossad
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between Israel and Iraq
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:star
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Iraqi air defense systems were bypassed
gptkbp:arrangements 2
gptkbp:casualties minimal civilian casualties
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major_General_Abraham_Tamir
gptkbp:community_impact shifted Middle Eastern power dynamics
gptkbp:date June 7, 1981
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations condemnation from several countries
controversial under international law
strained relations with France
affected future diplomatic negotiations in the region
gptkbp:doctrine reflected Israeli military doctrine
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 hours
gptkbp:events increased military readiness
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context part of the broader Arab-Israeli conflict
gptkbp:historical_debate debated in military and political circles
gptkbp:historical_significance first successful strike against a nuclear facility
influenced regional security policies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Opera
gptkbp:intelligence Iraqi government unaware of the attack
conducted by Mossad
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:Al_Tuwaitha
gptkbp:launch_date early morning
gptkbp:legacy considered a successful military operation
gptkbp:legal_issue argued as self-defense
gptkbp:location gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:losses no aircraft losses reported
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Israeli_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_strategy preemptive military action
extensive planning involved
inspired military exercises in other countries
gptkbp:military_technology utilized advanced military technology
demonstrated innovative military tactics
gptkbp:mission preemptive strike
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Babylon
successful mission
inspired future Israeli airstrikes
gptkbp:outcome destruction of the reactor
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Menachem_Begin
gptkbp:public_perception viewed as a bold move by Israel
gptkbp:side_effect led to increased security measures in Iraq
gptkbp:significance preventing nuclear proliferation
gptkbp:strategic_importance demonstrated Israeli air capabilities
to eliminate nuclear threat
gptkbp:supports broad public support in Israel
ground support from Israeli intelligence
gptkbp:targets gptkb:Osirak_nuclear_reactor
gptkb:railway_station
target was assessed as a threat
gptkbp:training conducted prior to the operation
gptkbp:type airstrike