In Entebbe, PM says legendary rescue proved Jews ‘were powerless no more’

2016. július 4 16:26
The Times of Israel  

 
In Entebbe, PM says legendary rescue proved Jews ‘were powerless no more’
 
Netanyahu kicks off Africa visit with ceremony marking 40 years since Israeli commandos saved 103 hostages from terrorist hijackers
 
By RAPHAEL AHREN
 
Benjamin Netanyahu speaking at a memorial ceremony at the old Entebbe airport in Uganda on July 4, 2016. (screen capture: YouTube)
 
 
Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara speaking to the press at Ben Gurion International Airport on July 4, 2016, at the start of a trip to Africa. (Raphael Ahren/Times of Israel))
 
Heading to Entebbe, PM looks to mark raid while boosting Africa ties
 
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Spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Mwenda Njoka says that without Kenyan coordination, the operation at Entebbe would have been impossible. (Courtesy)
 
How Kenya played a vital, silent role in Entebbe, ‘the most audacious hostage rescue in history’
 
By LILIAN MUENDO