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  • Remembering Entebee : When Leaders Still Fought For Freedom

    07/02/2009 9:21:12 PM PDT · by Shellybenoit · 3 replies · 412+ views
    JPOST/The Lid ^ | 7/3/09 | The Lid
    On July 4th 1976 shortly after midnight Israeli Planes landed at Entebbe and began their now famous rescue. The entire assault lasted less than 30 minutes and all six of the hijackers were killed. Yonatan Netanyahu (Bibi's older brother) was the only Israeli commando who died during the operation. He was killed near the airport entrance, apparently by a Ugandan sniper who fired at the Israeli commandos from the nearby control tower. At least five other Israeli commandos were wounded. Out of the 103 hostages, three were killed and approximately 10 were wounded. A total of 45 Ugandan soldiers were...