In early August, the Ugandan military unveiled a bronze statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the country in 1976.
The statue, commissioned by Ugandan army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba to mark the 50th anniversary of the Entebbe raid, was unveiled at the Old Entebbe Terminal, about 40km from the capital, Kampala.
The unveiling came just days before Uganda's parliament approved the deployment of Ugandan troops to Gaza as part of the controversial International Stabilisation Force (ISF).
"Today, this memorial stands not only in remembrance of a distinguished soldier, but also as a tribute to the enduring values he embodied: courage in the face of danger, unwavering commitment to protecting innocent lives, and steadfast devotion to duty," General Kainerugaba said at the ceremony.
"Monuments are more than stone and bronze. They preserve memory, teach history, and inspire future generations. This monument, therefore, carries significance far beyond commemorating one brave individual," Kainerugaba, who is the eldest son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, added.
