Munich massacre
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The Munich massacre was an attack that happened on 5-6 September during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. 11 members of the Israel Olympic team were murdered after being taken hostage. A German police officer was also killed.[1]
The terrorists wanted the Palestinian government to release 234 prisoners held in Israeli jails.[2] Out of the eight members of the massacre, five were killed by police officials and three were arrested. The three were released from jail.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Breznican, Anthony (22 December 2005). "Messages from 'Munich'". USAToday. Gannett Co. Retrieved 17 April 2009.
- ↑ Karon, Tony (12 September 2000). "Revisiting the Olympics' Darkest Day". Time. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
Other websites[change | change source]
Media related to Munich massacre at Wikimedia Commons
- The Israeli Response to the 1972 Munich Massacre – Includes an extensive overview of the Munich massacre
- A Tribute to the 1972 Israeli Olympic Athletes – Includes biographies and photographs for each of the 11 Israeli athletes killed
- Time Magazine, 4 December 2005
- Special Publication of Israel State Archives: The Fortieth Anniversary of the Massacre of the Israeli Athletes in Munich
