The Tragic Events of the 1972 Munich Massacre

In 1972, the Munich Olympics were marred by a terrorist attack by Black September, who took Israeli athletes hostage. The attack resulted in the deaths of 11 Israelis and one German officer. Despite global attention and negotiations, a rescue attempt failed, leading to further tragedy. Israel responded with Operation Wrath of God, targeting those involved. The incident led to controversy over the continuation of the Games and the release of surviving terrorists.

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