Herzog hosts Entebbe commemoration ceremony, emphasizes state responsibility to protect Israelis
Netanyahu, Zamir, and Herzog spoke about the ongoing war with Iran, using lessons from Operation Entebbe to contextualize Israel's actions since October 7
Assessment
The commemoration of Operation Entebbe becomes a political stage as top Israeli leaders draw direct lines between the 1976 rescue and the current war with Iran. By invoking the Entebbe legacy, they frame the post-October 7 military campaign as a continuation of the state's duty to protect its citizens abroad and at home. The event signals an effort to consolidate national resolve around the government's wartime strategy.