In the movie "Entebbe," which is based on the real-life events of the 1976 hijacking of Air France Flight 139, three hostages were killed during the standoff at Entebbe, Uganda. The hijackers held the plane and its passengers for several days before Israeli commandos executed a rescue operation. The operation successfully freed 102 hostages, but tragically, some hostages lost their lives during the ordeal.

Entebbe is famous primarily for the 1976 hijacking of Air France Flight 139, which was diverted to Entebbe, Uganda. The plane, carrying 248 passengers, was taken by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - External Operations and held hostage at the Entebbe airport. The incident gained international attention and culminated in a dramatic rescue operation by Israeli commandos known as Operation Entebbe, which successfully freed the hostages. This event highlighted issues of terrorism and international diplomacy.

In 1976, an Air France flight from Tel Aviv to Paris was hijacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - External Operations and the German Revolutionary Cells. The plane was diverted to Entebbe, Uganda, where the passengers were held hostage in the old terminal of Entebbe International Airport. The hijackers demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners. After negotiations stalled, Israeli commandos conducted a daring rescue operation, Operation Entebbe, on July 4, freeing 102 hostages with minimal casualties.

Yes, Entebbe is a city in Uganda and was the capital from 1962 until 1966 when the capital was moved to Kampala. Entebbe is located on the shores of Lake Victoria and is known for its international airport, which was the site of a significant hijacking incident in 1976 that involved an Israeli commando rescue operation. The events surrounding this hijacking are depicted in the movie "Entebbe."