The hijacking of the MS Achille Lauro by four armed members of the Palestine Liberation Front marked a significant incident in the history of maritime terrorism. The cruise liner was sailing from Alexandria, Egypt, to Port Said on October 7, 1985, when the hijackers seized control of the vessel. They were motivated by a desire to draw attention to the plight of Palestinians and demanded the release of 50 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. The hijackers held the passengers hostage, leading to a dramatic standoff with law enforcement and military authorities. Among the passengers was Leon Klinghoffer, a 69-year-old American Jews who was tragically killed during the hijacking, further shocking the global community.As negotiations unfolded, the hijackers became increasingly desperate, and their actions resulted in the ship being diverted to several locations, including Egypt and later to Tunisia. Throughout the ordeal, the passengers were subjected to psychological and physical threats. The hijacking concluded when the hijackers surrendered to Egyptian authorities after a negotiated release deal. Eventually, they managed to escape capture by fleeing to Tunisia eventually. The Israeli government expressed outrage over the killing of Klinghoffer, which led to heightened tensions between Israel and Palestine. This incident also contributed to changes in international security measures on passenger vessels and increased scrutiny of airline and maritime safety protocols.