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

Israeli army chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur, gives a press conference following Operation Entebbe, in which Israeli special forces rescued 100 hostages held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda on July 3, 1976.Premium
Despite pushbacks and boycotts, Israeli entertainers, like comedian, Yohay Sponder continue performing.

Despite boycotts and cancellation, Israeli entertainers stay proud of identity - from the editor

Uganda’s military chief unveiled a memorial for Yoni Netanyahu.

Uganda unveils Yoni Netanyahu memorial at Entebbe Airport 50 years after rescue operation

President Isaac Herzog speaking at the Entebbe state ceremony on July 12 in Jerusalem.

Herzog hosts Entebbe commemoration ceremony, emphasizes state responsibility to protect Israelis


The hijackers of Entebbe - The full story

The shadowy network plotting harm to Jews and Israel included some surprising players.

Three of the hijackers of Air France Flight 139: Jayel al-Arja (R), Wilfried Bose, and Fayez Abdul-Rahim al-Jaber

BBC program on Operation Thunderbolt inaccurate, says media watchdog group

On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was hijacked en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, a few minutes after leaving a stopover in Athens.

Air France hostages who were rescued from Entebbe Airport in 1976. The pilot of the plane, Michel Bacos (not pictured), died at the age of 95 on March 25th, 2019

Netanyahu's Uganda visit represents Israel's growing ties with Africa

frica is a burgeoning continent that is growing at a rapid pace, although it faces many struggles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding the plane to Uganda

Jewish center in Uganda dedicated to Yoni Netanyahu

The delegation also visited the old terminal in Entebbe, where the military operation to free the hostages, took place. Dr. Netanyahu said Kaddish and lit a memory candle in honor of Yoni.

Members of the Abayudaya community celebrate the inauguration of "Beit Ha'Am - Marom"

Hero pilot from hijacked Entebbe flight dies at 95

Air France captain Michel Bacos refused to leave behind his Jewish and Israeli passengers.

Michel Bacos (R) speaks to the media in 1976

'7 Days in Entebbe' misfires

In 7 Days, the plot is centered on the two German terrorists, Brigitte Kuhlmann and Wilfred Bose, played by the very attractive duo of Daniel Bruhl and Rosamund Pike.

Rosamund Pike and Daniel Bruhl star in 7 Days in Entebbe

7 Days in Entebbe

 The annual memorial event Yonatan Netanyahu

Why isn't AIPAC lobbying for Taylor Force?

There is a direct connection between Taylor Force and the other recipient of the Elie Wiesel prize at our gala, Yonatan Netanyahu, who was murdered 41 years ago in Entebbe.

The packed hall of the AIPAC 2018 conference

‘7 Days in Entebbe’ film plays down Israeli heroism

The new film challenges the long-exalted Israeli version of Operation Thunderbolt.

Rosamund Pike and Daniel Bruhl star in 7 Days in Entebbe

Operation Thunderbolt comes to the silver screen

Lior Ashkenazi portrays Yitzhak Rabin in new dramatization of Entebbe raid.

'7 Days in Entebbe' official trailer