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The Entebbe raid or Operation Entebbe, officially codenamed Operation Thunderbolt (retroactively codenamed Operation Yonatan), was a 1976 Israeli counter-terrorist mission in Uganda.
Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda prior to independence, in 1962.
Welcome to Visit Entebbe, the Official travel guide to Entebbe – Uganda. Find all Entebbe has to offer; amazing attractions, coolest hang out spots, superb culture/nightlife, events, restaurants, hotels and more.
Jun 26, 2024 · Entebbe raid (July 3–4, 1976), rescue by an Israeli commando squad of 103 hostages from a French jet airliner hijacked en route from Israel to France and flown to Entebbe, Uganda. The hijackers were members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the Red Army Faction.
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Entebbe is a peninsula town on the northern shores of Lake Victoria. It is the most charming town, a summer-like lake resort where residents do no more business than is necessary. The town spreads passively, carelessly over the peninsula, in an equally lazy fashion, to the lake.
Aug 30, 2023 · A detailed guide to things to do in Entebbe Uganda. All the attractions and activities as well as practical advice for your visit.
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Entebbe is a pleasant town built on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda. Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala if you're flying into or out of Uganda, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere.
