About Uzi Yairi
Lived 1936 – 1975 (aged 38). Uzi Yairi was an Israeli military officer.
Uzi Yairi (; 31 July 1936 – 5 March 1975, Tel Aviv, Israel) was an Israeli military officer and commander of the elite Israeli army commando unit Sayeret Matkal. He was killed in action during a counter-terrorism operation to free hostages held by Palestinian militants at the Savoy Hotel.
Yairi became head of Sayeret Matkal at age 31 and a full colonel at only 35. He also served as a brigade commander during the Yom Kippur War, but left the army as a result of trauma he had suffered during the war. Тo commemorate him, moshav Ro'i was named after him. The name is an acronym for Ramat Uzi Yairi.
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Who was Uzi Yairi?
Israeli soldier
When was Uzi Yairi born?
Uzi Yairi was born on 31 July 1936 in Ramat Gan.
When did Uzi Yairi die?
Uzi Yairi died on 5 March 1975.
What was Uzi Yairi's occupation?
Uzi Yairi was a military officer.
What nationality was Uzi Yairi?
Uzi Yairi was Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Uzi Yairi. https://biography.guide/uzi-yairi/
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