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Israeli commandos

Coverage of Israeli commandos in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 03:09 UTC
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Yonatan Netanyahuperson1Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugabaperson1Ugandan militaryorganization1Entebbeplace1Yoweri Museveniperson1Organization of African Unityorganization1Benjamin Netanyahuperson1Entebbe hijackingtopic1Ugandaplace1Lake Victoriaplace1Israel Defense Forcesorganization1Idi Aminperson1Air Franceorganization1U.S. Intelligence Communityorganization1
Recent coverage
  • WORLDAug 4 · 03:09 UTCWTOP DC
    Uganda’s military unveils statue of Netanyahu’s brother who died in 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue

    Uganda's military unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, an Israeli commando killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue operation. The monument, located at Entebbe airport, was commissioned by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Ugandan military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, to honor Netanyahu's courage. The operation, led by Israeli forces, saved 103 of 106 hostages taken by Palestinian and German hijackers.

  • SECURITYJul 3 · 11:00 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    The Fourth of July That Saved My Family

    On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos conducted a rescue mission in Uganda to free hostages, including the author's parents, from a hijacked Air France flight. The operation, which resulted in the rescue of 102 hostages and the deaths of three others, underscored the author's belief in American freedom and led to a career in U.S. intelligence.