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Munich Olympic massacre (1972) - Coggle Diagram
Munich Olympic massacre (1972)
Key features
8 members of the Black September
Q. c
Palestinian Nationalism and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The core political motive behind the attack was related to the Palestinian struggle for national recognition and the ongoing conflict with Israel. The attackers, belonging to the Black September organization, aimed to draw international attention to their cause and pressure Israel to release Palestinian prisoners.
Exam focus
Q. b, explain 2 causes
PLOs rivalry with the PFLP to execute the largest scale terrorist attack
Fatah tried to regain leadership of the Palestinian cause through the us of the Black September organisation
Palestinians wanted to do something to raise awareness internationally for their cause
after the six day war palestine lost the gaza strip and west bank to the israelis
where it happened
Munich, West Germany
outcome
Immediate deaths of 2 Israeli athletes during the initial hostage-taking
PFLP blows up airplanes
Subsequent killing of 9 hostages and a failed rescue attempt
Death of 5 terrorists and capture of 3 (later released in a hostage exchange)
global impact
International shock and condemnation
Increased security measures at future international events
Heightened awareness and counter-terrorism efforts worldwide
aftermath (after everything)
Israeli government launched Operation Wrath of God, targeting those involved in the massacre
Persistent issues of terrorism and security at sports events highlighted