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Operation Entebbe: 1976 Hostage Rescue
In 1976, Israeli forces conducted a rescue mission at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The operation successfully freed 105 Jewish and Israeli hostages who had been abducted on an Air France flight. The mission resulted in the death of Sayeret Matkal commander Yoni Netanyahu and three hostages. The events took place between June 27 and July 4, 1976.