Maj.-Gen. (res.) Benny Peled, Israel’s Air Force Commander during the Yom Kippur war, died yesterday at the age of 74, following a prolonged illness. Peled headed the Air Force between 1973-1977. In addition to the Yom Kippur War, his term in office also included the heroic hostage rescue in Entebbe. Survived by his wife, three children, and eight grandchildren, Peled was laid to rest this evening in the Kiryat Sha\'ul cemetery at 6 PM.