Uganda unveils a memorial statue of Yonatan (“Yoni”) Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue operation. The monument is installed at or near the site associated with the former Entebbe International Airport terminal. The unveiling takes place during a commemorative ceremony attended by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
According to reporting from Uganda-based coverage and the Jerusalem Post, Netanyahu was the Israeli commander killed during the historic operation. The ceremony frames the memorial as recognition of his role and as a symbol of the relationship between Uganda and Israel. Kainerugaba is quoted describing the memorial in terms that emphasize continuing friendship and a security partnership, highlighting mutual trust between the two countries.
Both sources agree on the basic facts: the statue’s purpose, its location at Entebbe Airport, the timing tied to the 50-year anniversary of the 1976 rescue, and the presence of Uganda’s top defence official at the unveiling.
