"Operation Yonatan does not belong to any person, it is above all disputes": Direct from the state ceremony marking 50 years since Entebbe
At the ceremony at the President's Residence marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe, participants include Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and IDF Chief of Staff Zamir. 36 of the fighters who took part in the…
Assessment
The state ceremony marking 50 years since Operation Entebbe is meant to honor a historic rescue, but 36 veterans are boycotting, citing the current government's handling of hostages in Gaza. The presence of Prime Minister Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Zamir alongside President Herzog underscores the political divide. The veterans' refusal to serve as a backdrop reflects deep disagreement over whether the operation's legacy can be separated from present policy.