Uganda’s military unveils statue of Netanyahu’s brother who died in 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue
Summary
Uganda’s military unveiled a statue honoring Yonatan Netanyahu, the brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who died leading a 1976 hostage rescue mission in Entebbe. The statue was revealed by Uganda’s military chief and stands at Entebbe Airport, the site of the rescue.Key Facts
- Yonatan Netanyahu was killed during a 1976 mission to rescue hostages taken by hijackers at Entebbe Airport, Uganda.
- The rescue involved Israeli commandos saving 106 hostages, with only three hostages killed.
- Ugandan military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba unveiled the statue in honor of Yonatan Netanyahu’s courage and sacrifice.
- The hijackers included Palestinians and Germans who demanded Israel release prisoners.
- The mission was controversial and criticized by the Organization of African Unity for violating Uganda’s sovereignty.
- Ugandan leader Idi Amin supported the Palestinian cause and severed ties with Israel after the raid.
- The rescue mission is a key event in Israeli history and influenced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s life.
- Uganda and Israel maintain respectful diplomatic relations, with Uganda’s president supporting a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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