Yonatan Netanyahu

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Yonatan 'Yoni' Netanyahu was an Israeli Special Forces commander known for his heroic leadership during the Entebbe Operation in 1976, where he led a successful rescue mission to save over 100 hostages from hijackers in Uganda. Tragically, he lost his life during the operation, becoming a symbol of bravery and sacrifice in Israel's military history. His legacy continues to inspire many in the defense of Israel and the Jewish people.

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Lt Col Yonatan 'Yoni' Netanyahu was killed while leading the famed Entebbe hostage rescue operation in 1976.

Uganda honours Israeli PM Netanyahu's brother with statue in Entebbe

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·

Tanzania· 2026-08-02

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Lt Col Yonatan Netanyahu commanded the elite Sayeret Matkal unit during the rescue operation.

Operation Entebbe: How Israel’s 1976 hostage rescue unfolded

The Times of India·

India· 2026-07-04

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Yonatan Netanyahu, the commander of the elite unit Sayeret Matkal, was killed during the rescue operation.

Die Flugzeugentführung veränderte Israels Kampf gegen Terror

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·

Switzerland· 2026-07-03

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Yonatan Netanyahu was a commander of the Israeli special forces during the Entebbe operation and is remembered as a symbol of courage and sacrifice in Israel.

Jutarnji list - Noć koja je promijenila povijest: Munjevitim udarom Izrael je pokazao vojnu genijalnost, a Netanyahu doživio strašnu osobnu tragediju

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·