{
  "id": 52364,
  "title": "Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/uganda-unveils-statue-of-israel-pms-brother-who-died-in-entebbe-52364",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T16:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9v471x89m3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who lost his life during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission 50 years ago. The army chief of Uganda, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, declared the monument to honor Netanyahu's courage and selfless service. The mission was one of the most significant episodes in modern history, signifying the close ties between the two nations. The statue stands outside the old airport terminal where the rescue took place. Three hostages, Jean-Jacques Mimouni, Pasco Cohen, and Ida Borochovitch, also died during the operation, and Dora Bloch succumbed to her injuries in Kampala's hospital. The hijackers, along with their accomplices, were killed, along with at least 45 Ugandan soldiers in the ensuing fighting. Kainerugaba acknowledged the soldiers' bravery, noting that they believed they were fighting a just cause. The Paris-bound Air France flight, hijacked by Palestinians and Germans, was diverted to Uganda's Entebbe Airport after a stop in Athens. The hijackers demanded a ransom and the release of jailed militants in several countries. The rescue mission was executed by Israeli commandos in less than 90 minutes. While celebrated in Israel, the operation was a significant embarrassment for Amin's government. Today, Uganda and Israel maintain a partnership characterized by mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.",
  "summary": "Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.",
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        "title": "Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/uganda-unveils-statue-of-israel-pms-brother-who-died-in-entebbe",
        "published": "2026-08-02T16:37:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}