Uganda unveils Netanyahu's brother statue, killed in 1976 raid

The statue is outside the airport terminal in the town of Entebbe where Yonatan Netanyahu was struck by a bullet as he led Israeli commandos in a raid.

Uganda’s military unveiled a monument to an older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976.

Uganda's military unveils statue of Netanyahu's brother who died in 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue  Toronto Star

Uganda’s military has unveiled a monument to Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Uganda’s military has unveiled a monument to Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.

Uganda’s military chief unveiled the memorial on Saturday, calling it a testament to the countries’ enduring friendship, security partnership, and mutual trust.