Maalot High School Hostage Tragedy

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004251964

Creation Date

5-24-1974

Subject—Places

Middle East; Israel

Subject—Topics

Arab-Israeli Conflict 1969-1975; Hostages

Description

Maalot, Israel: Symbolic of the tragedy that struck Maalot, bullet holes mar the walls of a school classroom May 16. Terror reigned in the town when Arab guerrillas, demanding release of prisoners held by Israel, took command of the school and held about 90 high school students hostage. Three arabs and 16 students were killed when Israeli soldiers rushed the school and shooting ensued late May 15.

Format

BW Photograph, 8" x 10"

Source

United Press International