Uzi Yairi (born 31 July, 1936-d. March 5,1975) was a commander of the elite Israeli army commando unit Sayeret Matkal, who was killed in action during a counter-terrorism operation to free hostages held by Palestinian terrorists at the Savoy Hotel.
Uzi Yairi (31 July 1936--5 March 1975, Tel Aviv, Israel) was a 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 terrorists at the Savoy Hotel.