May 1972: The hijacking of Sabena Flight 571 by Black September is a key case study for any student of terrorism history, hostage-rescue and strategy. Read more about my thoughts on the case at the Stratfor Worldview link below.
Fred Burton Speaks on the 1972 Hijacking of Sabena Flight 571
Memos During a flight from Brussels to Tel Aviv on May 8, 1972, four members of the Black September Organization, a Palestinian terrorist group, hijacked Sabena Flight 571. The hijacking ended 30 hours later after a raid by Israeli commandos that included two future prime ministers.
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