Entebbe
Coverage of Entebbe in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 50 years since Entebbe: Operation Thunderbolt - Sponsored Content
The article commemorates the 50th anniversary of Operation Thunderbolt, Israel's secret mission to rescue hostages at Entebbe, and examines its relevance today. Noam analyzes the operation's legacy and potential lessons for modern contexts.
- Cousin of slain hostage to Netanyahu: ‘Would you have also said Yoni came back from Entebbe?’
Gil Dickmann, cousin of a slain hostage, criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for claiming credit for returning captives, pointing out that many hostages died, similar to Yoni Netanyahu's death in the 1976 Entebbe raid. The remarks were made during anti-government demonstrations.
- At Entebbe reunion, ex-hostages say Oct. 7 shattered their faith in Israel’s promise of rescue
Ex-hostages at an Entebbe reunion expressed that the Oct. 7 events shattered their faith in Israel’s promise of rescue. The article references the 50th anniversary of the Entebbe rescue operation, where Israeli paratroopers were paralyzed during the mission.
- Rescued at Entebbe 50 years ago, former child hostage feels her experience resonating today
Ella Rosenkovitch was on a flight hijacked to Uganda by terrorists 50 years ago. She now feels her experience as a child hostage resonates with current events.
- Live or Die in Entebbe - Sponsored Content
The article discusses a military rescue operation in Entebbe described as both the greatest and a tragic event. It references the operation's outcome as a significant failure despite its initial intent.
- ‘Operation Thunderbolt’: 50 years to the heroic raid on Entebbe
The article commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Israeli military operation to rescue over 100 hostages from Entebbe Airport in Uganda. It references the 1977 Israeli film 'Operation Thunderbolt,' which dramatized the real-life IDF rescue mission conducted a year earlier.
- ‘Zero hour is coming’: How Israel went from negotiating over hostages to the daring raid at Entebbe
The article discusses the 50th anniversary of Israel's daring Entebbe raid, highlighting how the government transitioned from hostage negotiations to the rescue operation despite risks. Archival documents reveal the decision-making process behind the mission.
- Uganda: Uganda's Jet Fuel Gamble Amid Middle East Tensions
Uganda's Entebbe fuel hydrant, holding 16 million liters of jet fuel, is managing a crisis amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The situation highlights risks to fuel supply stability due to regional geopolitical conflicts.