EgyptAir Flight 648 was a scheduled passenger flight from Athens, Greece, to Cairo, Egypt, that fell victim to a hijacking by members of the Palestinian group Abu Nidal Organization. On November 23, 1985, shortly after takeoff, the plane was taken over by six armed men. With 90 people on board, the hijackers demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel, creating a tense standoff that drew international attention. The plane eventually landed in Malta, where the situation escalated further. Maltese authorities, in conjunction with international negotiations, attempted to ascertain the demands of the hijackers while ensuring the safety of the passengers. In a dramatic turn of events, the Egyptian government ordered an elite commando unit to storm the aircraft in an effort to free the hostages. On the night of the attempted rescue, the commandos faced intense gunfire from the hijackers, resulting in chaos aboard the aircraft. Tragically, the raid led to the deaths of 60 individuals, including passengers, crew members, and hijackers. The aftermath raised questions about the effectiveness of airport security and counter-terrorism operations in the face of insurgent tactics, leading to increased measures in aviation security worldwide.