Operation Entebbe: 1976 Hostage Rescue
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Key Takeaways
- 105 hostages were rescued from Entebbe Airport.
- The operation occurred between June 27 and July 4, 1976.
- Sayeret Matkal commander Yoni Netanyahu was killed.
- Three hostages died during the rescue mission.
The Entebbe rescue operation remains one of the most notable military missions in history. Israeli commandos traveled to Uganda to secure the release of passengers held captive after their plane was hijacked.
While the mission achieved its primary goal of rescuing the majority of the hostages, it came at a cost. The commander of the elite Sayeret Matkal unit, Yoni Netanyahu, was killed during the operation, along with three of the captives.
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