Posts Tagged: Sayeret Matkal
IDF Soldier Who Was First Into Entebbe Airport in Legendary July 4, 1976 Operation Speaks
An Israeli special forces veteran who was first into the Entebbe airport terminal during the IDF’s now-legendary 1976 hostage rescue operation spoke about his experience...
Former Israeli Defense Minister Recalls Advising Yoni Netanyahu Not to Lead Assault Force During Entebbe Hostage-Rescue Operation
Former Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz advised the late Yonatan (Yoni) Netanyahu -- his commander in the elite IDF commando unit that carried out the Entebbe...
Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Hero Brother Yoni’s Jerusalem Grave for Annual Ceremony (VIDEO)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited his elder brother’s grave on Tuesday to mark the 39th anniversary since the special operation in Entebbe where Lt....
Claim: Israel Aborted Plan to Hit Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah
Israeli army special forces planning to kill the head of Hezbollah during the festival of Ashoura ceremonies two weeks ago, called off the assassination...
Deceased Israeli War Hero Meir Har-Tzion Praised: ‘From Bar Kochba Until Har-Tzion No Warrior Came Close’
"Meir Har-Tzion, one of the greatest warriors in Israel's history is gone... from Bar Kochba until Har-Tzion no warrior came close," said Israeli Economy Minister...
Remembering Entebbe: Israel’s July 4
July 4 marks the 37th anniversary of Operation Yonatan, Israel's dramatic rescue of 103 hostages that took place on July 4, 1976, at Entebbe, Uganda. As a college student...
Naftali Bennett & Danny Danon: Israel’s Rising Political Stars
A change has come to Israeli politics with the rise of politicians who have been influenced by America, and who have a very clear understanding...
Ehud Barak’s Tangled Legacy
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak - heroic military commander, failed politician, and bane of Jewish settlers - has announced his intention to resign from public...
