Black September Hostages

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004319209

Creation Date

9-5-1972

Subject—Places

Middle East; Israel; Egypt; Munich (Germany)

Subject—Topics

Arab-Israeli Conflict 1969-1975

Description

Munich: Combo of eight headshots shows some of the Israeli Olympians involved in the 9/5 pre-dawn raid by Arab 'Black September' extremists on the Israeli Olympic Village quarters. Joseph Romano (B-2nd-R) and Wrestling Coach Moshe Weinberg (see OLY90504 transmitted earlier on this network) have reportedly been killed in the raid. Others, including some not shown here, are being held hostage by the Arab guerrillas.

Format

BW Photograph, 8.5" x 11"

Source

United Press International