Figure Profile

Yonatan Netanyahu

Yonatan "Yoni" Netanyahu was an Israeli military officer who commanded Sayeret Matkal during the Entebbe raid. The raid was launched in response to the 1976 hijacking of an international civilian passenger flight from Israel to France by Palestinian and German militants, who took control of the aircraft during a stopover in Greece and diverted it to Libya and then to Uganda, where they received support from Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Though Israel's counter-terrorist operation was a success, with 102 of the 106 hostages being rescued, Netanyahu was killed in action – the only Israeli soldier killed during the crisis.

Source: Wikipedia

Conflict Stance Assessment

100/100

Israel-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationIsraeli military officer (1946–1976)

CountryUnited States

Place of BirthNew York City

BirthdayMarch 13, 1946

Sexmale

Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

He commanded Israeli special forces during the 1976 Entebbe rescue operation.
He fought with the Paratroopers Brigade during the 1967 Six-Day War.
He led a 1972 raid into Syria to abduct senior officers as bargaining chips.
He participated in 1973 operations targeting Black September leadership.
He commanded Israeli forces in the Golan Heights during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
He was killed in action while leading the 1976 Entebbe rescue mission.