Entebbe Rescue Operation
The other legacy of Entebbe: Israel’s forgotten African partnerships - opinion
Fifty years after the famous rescue, Israel should remember not only a military triumph, but the African partnerships that made it possible – and the lessons they hold for the future
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Despite boycotts and cancellation, Israeli entertainers stay proud of identity - from the editor
Uganda unveils Yoni Netanyahu memorial at Entebbe Airport 50 years after rescue operation
Herzog hosts Entebbe commemoration ceremony, emphasizes state responsibility to protect Israelis
Entebbe daze
Having lived in Israel, now for several decades, I’ve come to realize that my personal history and Israel’s modern history are inextricably intertwined.
'Would you say Yoni came back from Entebbe?': Slain hostage's cousin slams Netanyahu at protest
"Exactly 50 years ago today, your brother Yoni Netanyahu, the late, set out to free abductees in Entebbe and was killed there. Would you also say about Yoni that he returned from Entebbe?" he asked.
America at 250, Entebbe at 50: Defining moments for the US-Israel alliance - opinion
The coincidence of dates is not merely a historical curiosity. It is a symbol that captures something essential about the bond between the two nations.
July 3, 1976: 50 years ago in Entebbe, Israel proved no distance is too great - opinion
Seemingly, Israel faced only two options: to surrender to terrorism, release terrorists, and ensure that more hijackings would follow; or to reject the ultimatum and launch a military operation.
Former hostages return to Entebbe, confronting memory, trauma and history
“To be abducted in Athens on an Air France plane makes sense,” Gonen said. “But to be abducted at home, in the State of Israel, it was too much.”
Operation Entebbe, 50 years on: The rescue that reshaped Jewish history
Fifty years later, Entebbe still symbolizes Israel's promise to protect Jews wherever they are.
The dictator in the terminal: Idi Amin and the Entebbe hostage crisis, 50 years on
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Half a century after one of the most daring Israeli rescue operations, what were Ugandan President Idi Amin's movements and thoughts?
50 years after Operation Entebbe, Israel honors fallen commander Yoni Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu memorialized his brother, Yoni Netanyahu, who was killed in a 1976 mission rescuing Israelis held hostage after a hijacked flight.
Life story that goes beyond Entebbe: 'I swore near his burnt tank to never leave a soldier behind'
Fifty years after Entebbe, Doron Almog revisits war, family, loss, and the profound lessons his son Eran taught him about humanity, dignity, and shared responsibility.
Sorin Hershko, soldier most severely wounded in Entebbe, honored on operation's 50th anniversary
The recognition was awarded by the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, whose chairman is Chemi Peres, son of former prime minister Shimon Peres.
