Some veterans of the 1976 Entebbe operation will skip a ceremony at the President's Residence marking 50 years, in protest of Prime Minister Netanyahu's participation, Israeli media report.
Several veterans of the 1976 Entebbe raid announced they will not attend the official ceremony at the President's Residence marking 50 years since the operation, according to Israeli media reports. The boycott is in protest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's presence at the event. The reports did not specify how many veterans are participating in the boycott or whether the ceremony schedule will be adjusted. The incident reflects ongoing political tensions surrounding the anniversary.
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