A commercial jetliner is hijacked by a group of Lebanese terrorists while en route from Athens to Rome and then to New York. The hijackers reroute the plane to Beirut and then to Algiers, intending to leverage hostages for the release of their compatriots imprisoned in Israel. The passengers are subjected to violent and traumatic experiences, with the terrorists singling out American and Jewish individuals for particularly harsh treatment. Amidst the chaos, military and government officials scramble to devise a solution, ultimately calling in an elite U.S. special operations unit known as The Delta Force to intervene and save the hostages.

The Delta Force, led by seasoned commanders, swiftly assembles and mounts a high-stakes rescue mission. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and their extensive combat training, the team infiltrates enemy-controlled territory with precision and stealth. As they advance, the tension escalates with each encounter, leading to intense firefights and moments of profound bravery. Throughout these harrowing efforts, the team is driven by an unwavering commitment to bring every hostage home safely, setting the stage for a confrontation that will test their limits and resolve.