Ella Rosenkovitch, who was rescued from Entebbe as a child 50 years ago, says the memories of the hijacking and the rescue have pushed her to speak out. She was on her way to visit her grandparents when her flight was hijacked to Uganda by terrorists, according to the Times of Israel.
Ella Rosenkovitch, who was rescued from the 1976 Entebbe hijacking as a child, has spoken publicly about her experience. According to The Times of Israel, Rosenkovitch was on her way to visit her grandparents when the flight was taken over by terrorists and diverted to Uganda. Half a century later, she says the memories of the ordeal have prompted her to share her story, as she feels it resonates with current events. The Zioneer has previously reported on other Entebbe survivors marking the 50th anniversary, including Rabbi Dov (Gilbert) Weil who returned to Uganda earlier this month.
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