How did Bibi react to the statue of Yoni Netanyahu in Entebbe? The artist who created it reveals

Artist Itai Zlait, who created the memorial to Yoni Netanyahu in Entebbe, reveals in an interview with 103FM how the project was born, the messages he received from the Netanyahu family, and his reaction to the credit controversy. Zlait said he flew to Uganda 10 months ago to feel the place, and visited the control tower at the spot where Yoni fell. He noted that Bibi posted the statue but did not give credit. In his remarks, he emphasized the monument's significance as a symbol of courage and service.

Artist Itai Zlait, who created the memorial to Yoni Netanyahu at the airport in Entebbe, revealed in an interview with 103FM how the project came about. According to him, he was approached and asked to create the memorial, and he flew to Uganda 10 months ago to feel the place. He visited the control tower, the spot where Yoni Netanyahu fell, and there the monument was built. Zlait said he wanted to 'capture the moment before the assault.' He received messages from the Netanyahu family through a third party, and saw that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted the statue. When asked if Netanyahu gave credit, he replied: 'I didn't see credit there.' In the remarks of Kainogaba, who spoke at the unveiling of the memorial, it was emphasized that Yoni Netanyahu was 'the brave commander of the Israeli rescue force,' and that the memorial preserves memory and inspires. He also noted the friendship between Uganda and Israel, based on mutual respect and cooperation.