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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
File photo: Ugandan Members of Parliament stand as they participate during the passing of the anti-Homosexuality bill, at a sitting inside the Parliament Buildings in Kampala, Uganda May 2, 2023.

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Mosquito bite, illustration.

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An illustration of the flags of Iran, Uganda, and Israel.

Iran's IRGC-QF recruits Ugandan to spy on Israel's African embassies - report


National ceremony commemorates Operation Entebbe – 40 years later

The evening was especially symbolic for Netanyahu whose older brother Yonatan “Yoni” was killed while leading the Entebbe raid.

A police officer clears the way for rescued Air France hostages arriving in Tel Aviv after returning from Entebbe

Entebbe, leçon de courage

« Lorsque nous sommes déterminés à protéger notre peuple, aucun terroriste ne peut nous vaincre. Aucun lieu n’est inaccessible. Aucune opération n’est trop compliquée. »

Les otages libérés de retour en Israel

Comment: Commemorating, not celebrating the Entebbe Operation

Four decades later, terrorism is no less a scourge than it was then.

A police officer clears the way for rescued Air France hostages arriving in Tel Aviv after returning from Entebbe

PM in Africa : It is possible to break automatic anti-Israel majority

“I said Israel also needs Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, all the countries,” Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sara Netanyahu landing in Entebbe

Analysis: Ugandan President's wild speech

His constant references to “Palestine” led some to wonder whether Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was in the crowd.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni (L) speaks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) during a memorial service to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the Entebbe airport in Uganda, July 4, 2016.

READ: PM Netanyahu's full speech at Entebbe operation memorial in Uganda

PM speaks at ceremony marking 40 years since Entebbe rescue operation.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Entebbe, Uganda

Yoni Netanyahu's childhood friends plan Entebbe event in Philadelphia

The Netanyahu brothers went to Cheltenham High School outside Philadelphia before returning to Israel.

Last known picture of Yoni Netanyahu

'Let us rededicate ourselves to the spirit of Entebbe,’ PM says on first day of Africa trip

“For centuries we were stateless and powerless to defend ourselves. No one came to our rescue, we were murdered by the millions. The rise of Israel has changed all that."

Netnyahu embarks on historic journey to Africa- July 4, 2016

Analysis: The legacy of Entebbe - Israel's last heroic hurrah

Surely in the second decade of the 21st century, when the world is infested with all sorts and forms of terrorists, the lessons of Entebbe are needed even more.

A police officer clears the way for rescued Air France hostages arriving in Tel Aviv after returning from Entebbe

Ugandan Jews get official recognition from Jewish Agency

Recognition means the Ugandan Jews are allowed to immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return.

Natan Sharanksy speaks at the Jewish Agency Board of Governors to meet in Jerusalem, October 25th, 2015.