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Uganda unveils statue of Israeli soldier killed in 1976 Entebbe raid

Created at 2 Aug · 7:06 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Uganda has unveiled a statue honoring Yonatan Netanyahu, the brother of Israel's prime minister, who died 50 years ago during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission. The monument commemorates his courage and the close ties between Uganda and Israel.

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Key Numbers

50 years agotime since Entebbe rescue mission
100 hostagesrescued during Entebbe raid
90 minutesduration of the rescue operation

Who's Involved

Yonatan Netanyahu
Israeli soldier killed in Entebbe raid, brother of prime minister
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Uganda's army chief who unveiled the statue
Idi Amin
Former Ugandan dictator whose government was in power during the raid

↳ Why This Matters

The unveiling of the statue marks the 50th anniversary of the Entebbe raid, highlighting the enduring historical significance of the event and the strong diplomatic ties between Uganda and Israel.

Key facts

  • Uganda unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, brother of Israel's prime minister.
  • Netanyahu died 50 years ago during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission.
  • The mission successfully rescued over 100 hostages.
  • The statue is located outside the old Entebbe airport terminal.
  • Uganda's army chief highlighted the historical significance of the raid and current Uganda-Israel relations.

Uganda has unveiled a statue commemorating Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel's prime minister, who was killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue mission. The monument, located outside the old airport terminal where the operation occurred, honors Netanyahu's courage and selfless service.

During the raid, Israeli commandos rescued over 100 hostages from a hijacked Air France flight. However, Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed. Three hostages also died during the operation, and another was murdered later in hospital. The hijackers and their accomplices, along with at least 45 Ugandan soldiers, were also killed in the ensuing fighting.

Uganda's army chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, described the mission as a significant event in modern history and noted the strong ties that have developed between Uganda and Israel over the past five decades. He acknowledged the difficult past under Idi Amin's regime but emphasized the current partnership characterized by mutual trust and cooperation.

Frequently asked questions

Yonatan Netanyahu was the older brother of Israel's prime minister and an Israeli soldier who was killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue mission.

It was an operation carried out by Israeli commandos on July 4, 1976, to rescue over 100 hostages held by hijackers at Uganda's Entebbe Airport.

The statue stands outside the old airport terminal at Entebbe, Uganda, where the rescue operation took place.

Uganda's army chief described the relationship as a partnership characterized by mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

What Happens Next

01Continued commemoration of the Entebbe raid's 50th anniversary.

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How It Developed

Uganda unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, who died in the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue mission.
The statue stands outside the old airport terminal where the rescue operation took place.
Uganda's army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba spoke of the mission's significance and current Uganda-Israel relations.
The Entebbe raid rescued over 100 hostages but resulted in multiple deaths, including Netanyahu, other hostages, hijackers, and Ugandan soldiers.

Sources

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Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue missionBBC News

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