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 * __Yoni Netanyahu__**

=Biography= Yoni was born on March 13, 1946 in New York City to Benzion and Cela. He had two younger brothers- Benjamin and Iddo. In 1948 his parents returned to their homeland- Israel, to Jerusalem, and there Yoni attended the local school “Darom”. In 1957 his family left to U.S.A. and returned in 1959 and than Yoni went to high school at the Hebrew Gymnasium and was a very good student. He was also a very active troop leader in the "Scouts". In 1963 his family left again to the U.S.A. In June 1964, he returned alone to Israel to join to the Israeli army, and volunteered for the paratroopers; He was sent to Officers’ Training School and became a platoon commander in the paratroopers. on January 31, 1967 Yoni was discharged. He registered to Harvard University for the fall of 1967, but in May of 1967 dramatic events were unfolding in the Middle East War was imminent, and Yoni was drafted. When the war broke out on June 5, Yoni took part in the fierce and pivotal battle of Um Katef in Sinai. A few days later he participated in battles on the Golan Heights. On the last day of the war he was wounded in his arm, while he helped a wounded comrade, he fainted, and was evacuated to Hospital. His left elbow remained permanently disabled. In the summer of 1973 Yoni married his girl-friend Tuti and after short time they left to Boston and Yoni enjoyed his studies at Harvard. While Israel was in the midst of fighting a “War of Attrition”, he felt he must return to Israel, so in the summer of 1968 they both returned. They enrolled at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where Yoni studied mathematics and philosophy. Yoni felt that he had to do more than just live in Israel so he enlisted once more in the army to Sayeret Matkal, and than his commander sent him to another elite unit, Sayeret Haruv, to gain further experience. Half a year later, he returned to Sayeret Matkal in late 1970, to serve as company commander. By that time his brother, Iddo, had joined the Unit, and for two years all three brothers served in the same unit. In the summer of 1972 Yoni was promoted to deputy commander of Sayeret Matkal.

In 1973 He and Tuti were divorced. On October 6, 1973- the opening of Yom Kippur War, he was put in charge of a force that fought on the Golan Heights, in this war he gave all his energy and life to his homeland and he was awarded a distinguished service medal. Shortly after the war, Yoni joined the armored brigade and was company commander; Less than two months later he was given charge of a brigade – the “Reshef” brigade. In June 1975, Yoni left his armored brigade to become commander of Sayeret Matkal. During his year of command there, he was in charge of many operations, and in the raid on Entebbe he met his death, on July 4th, 1976. Yoni was buried on Mt. Herzl. Yoni was a real hero that went after his principles that put his comfort and private interests aside and gave everything for our nation. He will continue to be a symbol of giving, concern, courage and bravery for every one.

We hope that we will fulfill this amazing person's wishes.

=ID card=  ** *__Date of Birth:__ ** March 13, 1946. ** *__Place of Birth:__ ** New York City, U.S.A. ** *__Date of Death:__ ** July 4, 1976. ** *__Name of Parents:__ ** Ben Zion and Cela ** *__Key words:__ ** Israel army, Entebbe Rescue, Sayeret Matkal. ** *__What was the person famous for?__ ** Yoni Netanyahu was a commander in Sayeret Matkal unit (IDF). He was the Leader of the assault in Entebbe Rescu. He was famous in his bravery, self- sacrifice and his big contribution for Israel during all his life, he also became famous in favor of his Medal of Distinguished service for his conduct in the Yom Kippur war.
 * __ Yoni Netanyahu[[image:yoni_id.jpg width="209" height="287" align="right"]] __**
 * *__Name:__ ** Yonatan (Yoni) Netanyahu.

=Questionnaire= 1. Why did you decide to return to Israel when you were studyng successfully in one of the best universities in the world? 2. Why did you transfer so many forces, although you was the best soldier in each force? 3. Why did you decide to return to army, after you got hurt in an army operation? 4. Wasn't it hurd for you to travel over and over again between Israel and USA? 5. Where did you get all the energy to stand against the difficult situations of the war? 6. How was it to serve in the same unit with your brothers- Ido and Benjamin? 7. Did the Distinguished Service Medal made you feel that the country appreciated you for your service? 8. How was the message about the airplane high jacking received in Israel? 9. What was the peak of tour life? 10. What is the message you would like to pass on to further generation? Answers:
 * 1) I decided to return to because I felt increasingly that my place wasn't in the U.S.A. In this time Israel was in the midst of fighting a "war of attrition" against Egypt and Jordan and I believed, I should be in my homeland, near the site of battle, so in the summer of 1968, Tuti and I returned to Israel. "Harvard is beautiful, despite this, I prefer being at home. I want to come back already!!!... It's important for me, because it's my obligation for each good Jewish person or for each good Israeli." (Yoni Netanyahu)
 * 2) I transferred many forces, because I wanted to experience different fighting ways of many forces.
 * 3) I decided back to the army after I was hurt in an operation, because it was the "war of attrition" in this time and I felt that had to do more than just live in Israel, especially when the army was desperately looking for experienced officers.
 * 4) It was very hard and frustrating for me because I love Israel very much and it is my country, but my family lived in the USA and I wanted to keep touch with them.
 * 5) I wanted to take part in the army, and to give everything I could to my country. That’s what gave me the energy to stand against the difficult situations of the war. I think it worth everything.
 * 6) Was amazing. It was very special because I saw them in the army but I didn't see them at home. Actually, I didn't see them every day, even not every week, but in the force it felt like home away from home.
 * 7) I felt that I really gave everything I could. I felt that I fulfilled my purposed and my dreams. I mean, it felt great, but I don't think about my self, rather about the force and the whole Israeli army.
 * 8) Everybody in Israel was very panic. People felt that Israel wasn't prepared to do anything. Furious to do anything. Furious protesters came out into the streets begging the government to bring the people home.
 * 9) Hard to say. At each point I feel I have reached a new peak and hope to keep growing. Maybe I can't say that the decision to come back to Israel and to the Israeli army changed my life.
 * 10)  I feel that my message to younger generation must be to put aside feelings, comfort and personal ements in order to help our country and the nation in the way most befitting your talents.

=Speech= Yoni, our biggest hero, our best friend, best fighter, it's so hard to mourn you, it's so hard to see you in front of us covered, without your smile, without your happiness, your bravery and courage. You put in all your efforts for your country and homeland, as much as you could and more. You always helped everyone. You even gave your life to help others and to show your concern for your nation. You were a source of support and hope for your friends. You were a special symbol of admiration for all the world, a symbol of giving, a symbol of concern, a symbol of courage. You were a source of light for every one that knew you, and this light will stay deep in our hearts. Probably G-d wants the best people near him. I'm glad we had the honor to know you and be close to you. I'm sure you will watch us from up above. I promise you that we will do as much as we can to pass on your heritage to the younger generation. May you rest in peace. Love and starting to miss you…

=Rationale= The teacher chose to write about movers and shakers in the Twentieth century. We chose to write about Yoni Netanyahu, because he gave up his life for the nation and rescued a lot of people that were in troubles (hostages). He made Israel a better place and taught the Israeli nation how to be concerned for each other and what sacrifice and bravery is.

=Reflection= 1. What you have learned about Yoni Netanyahu? __ Answer: __ We learned a lot about Yoni Netanyahu. He was very special person, that cared about all his nation and his death was a big lost for all of us.

2. What you learned from working on the project? __ Answer: __ The project improved our summarizing skills and the writing skills. Now, we know much more words and our vocabulary level is much better. Our English language has improved.

3. What was difficult for you in the paper? __ Answer: __ Translating from Hebrew to English was difficult for us.

4.a. Have you had enough time for the paper? __ Answer: __ Yes. b. Did you get enough help and support from your teacher? __ Answer: __ Yes. c. did you understand the instructions? __ Answer: __ Yes. d. Were the assignment clear and fair? __ Answer: __ Yes.

5. Did you enjoyed working on this project? __ Answer: __ We enjoyed working on this project because we learned a lot about Yoni. The project was very interesting and our English is much better after writing the project.

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