Entebbe Rescue Operation

Uganda to build statue in memory of Yoni Netanyahu at site of daring hostage rescue - report

Yoni Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed in the raid, which freed Jewish hostages held at Entebbe after the hijacking of an Air France flight in 1976.

Last known picture of Yoni Netanyahu
At the ceremony Mileikowsky receives the award on behalf of the Netanyahu family in Porto

Yoni Netanyahu Honored for Changing the World’s Response to Terrorism

 KIKAR YONI, Yoni Square in Jerusalem, is named for the heroic Netanyahu brother who fell in the 1976 raid on Entebbe.

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 RELEASED HOSTAGE Edan Alexander embraces his father as he reunites with his family.

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Jewish museum in Portugal opens exhibition on Operation Entebbe

As well as the Entebbe operation exhibition, the Jewish Museum of Oporto explores thousands of years of Jewish history including the Golden Age in Sefarad, and the failed attempts of the bnei anousim

The Jewish Museum of Oporto dedicates a room to the Entebbe operation

On this day: The hijacking that would lead to Operation Entebbe

Air France Flight 139 from Tel Aviv to Paris was hijacked on June 27, 1976, 45 years ago today.

Entebbe Airport, 1976

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AT THE 2018 ‘Operation Finale’ film premiere in Chicago.

The hijackers of Entebbe - The full story

The shadowy network plotting harm to Jews and Israel included some surprising players.

Three of the hijackers of Air France Flight 139: Jayel al-Arja (R), Wilfried Bose, and Fayez Abdul-Rahim al-Jaber

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On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was hijacked en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, a few minutes after leaving a stopover in Athens.

Air France hostages who were rescued from Entebbe Airport in 1976. The pilot of the plane, Michel Bacos (not pictured), died at the age of 95 on March 25th, 2019

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding the plane to Uganda

Jewish center in Uganda dedicated to Yoni Netanyahu

The delegation also visited the old terminal in Entebbe, where the military operation to free the hostages, took place. Dr. Netanyahu said Kaddish and lit a memory candle in honor of Yoni.

Members of the Abayudaya community celebrate the inauguration of "Beit Ha'Am - Marom"

Hero pilot from hijacked Entebbe flight dies at 95

Air France captain Michel Bacos refused to leave behind his Jewish and Israeli passengers.

Michel Bacos (R) speaks to the media in 1976

'7 Days in Entebbe' misfires

In 7 Days, the plot is centered on the two German terrorists, Brigitte Kuhlmann and Wilfred Bose, played by the very attractive duo of Daniel Bruhl and Rosamund Pike.

Rosamund Pike and Daniel Bruhl star in 7 Days in Entebbe

7 Days in Entebbe

 The annual memorial event Yonatan Netanyahu