Entebbe, a Central Ugandan city on Lake Victoria, sits 36 km from Kampala. It’s known for the 1976 hostage rescue and its evolving political and security context.
Ugandan opposition figure Erias Lukwago has been abducted by soldiers as he prepared to serve a court summons on army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba. He is facing treason-related charges while his ally Besigye remains in detention. Rights groups demand accountability and respect for due process as authorities navigate arrest procedures.
The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet have announced the killing of senior terror operatives linked to the October 7, 2023 attacks, while additional strikes target Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives. The announcements follow renewed disclosures and archival materials about past operations, including the Entebbe raid. Multiple high‑profile figures are confirmed dead in ongoing military operations.