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June 28, 2001
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The pilot of the Air France flight kidnapped to Uganda 25 years ago, who insisted on remaining with the Jewish hostages held at Entebbe Airport, is due in Israel next week to take part in ceremonies commemorating the daring rescue of the hostages. In an interview with the Israeli daily Ma’ariv, he said he only had been fulfilling his duty.

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