"Uganda Honors Israeli Hero: New Statue Commemorates Yoni Netanyahu's Bravery. A poignant tribute to a pivotal moment in history has been unveiled at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. The statue of Yoni Netanyahu, the commander of the elite Sayeret Matkal unit who lost his life during the daring 1976 rescue mission to free Israeli hostages from Entebbe Airport, is a testament to the enduring bond between Uganda and Israel. The mission, code-named Operation Thunderbolt, was a high-stakes operation that resulted in the deaths of 25 Israeli commandos, including Netanyahu, but ultimately freed 102 hostages from the clutches of Palestinian terrorists. The unveiling of this statue serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of Yoni Netanyahu and his comrades."
Uganda unveiled a statue of Yoni Netanyahu, the fallen brother of Israel's PM, at the Entebbe airport where he died during a 1976 rescue mission.
