William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jonathan Netanyahu and Entebbe
On the eve of July 4, 1976, a small force of Israeli commandos landed at the airport in Entebbe, Uganda. In a daring assault, they freed 103 Jewish hostages held captive by Arab and German terrorists and Ugandan troops. Their commander was Lt. Col. Jonathan Netanyahu, who lost his life while leading the rescue. This memorial pays tribute to him and to the historic mission named "Operation Jonathan" in his honor.
1946 - 1976
Erected 1986 by JOnathan Netanyahu Memorial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.
Location. 39° 57.066′ N, 75° 8.867′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. It can be reached from North 4th Street north of Market Street (County Road 2004), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 N 5th St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mikveh Israel (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoration of the Bainbridge Graves (within shouting distance of this marker); Haym Salomon (within shouting distance of this marker); Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th & Market (within shouting distance of this marker); On this block in 1976 (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoration of the Grave of Benjamin Rush, M.D. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Hewes (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The First Society of Unitarian Christians in Philadelphia (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
