Colonel Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu — Victory at Entebbe Character Profile

About Colonel Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu

Breach unit commander and lead Israeli commando who leads the assault on the terminal. Tragically killed during the firefight along with three hostages.

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Dreyfuss

Appears in

Victory at Entebbe (1976)

Role

Supporting

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