Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Summary
Uganda has unveiled a statue to honor Yonatan Netanyahu, the Israeli soldier who died during a 1976 rescue mission at Entebbe airport that freed hostages from a hijacked plane. The event marked 50 years since the raid and highlighted the strong relationship between Uganda and Israel today.Key Facts
- Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission.
- The mission rescued over 100 hostages from a hijacked Air France flight diverted to Uganda.
- The hijackers were members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
- The Ugandan government at the time was led by dictator Idi Amin.
- Three hostages died during the rescue, and one was later killed in a hospital in Kampala.
- At least 45 Ugandan soldiers and the hijackers also died in the fighting.
- The statue stands outside the old airport terminal where the rescue took place.
- Uganda’s army chief acknowledged the difficult history but emphasized the strong current partnership between Uganda and Israel.
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