In early September, two commercial airliners, TWA Flight 741 and Pan Am Flight 93, were hijacked in the midst of their journeys from Europe to New York. The hijackers, affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), aimed to draw global attention to their political objectives related to the Palestinian struggle. Utilizing weapons, the terrorists seized control of the planes, rerouting them to Dawson's Field in Jordan. This location became notorious as it would serve as the ground for an unprecedented hostage situation involving over 100 passengers and crew members.

The hijackers occupied the aircraft for several days, during which they demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel and other countries. The situation escalated tensions in international aviation security and prompted governments to initiate negotiations to resolve the crisis. Meanwhile, the international community and media closely monitored the event, highlighting the plight of Palestinians and bringing attention to wider geopolitical issues in the Middle East.

Following negotiations and a failed rescue operation, the hijackers eventually released the hostages in exchange for the release of their comrades. However, this event led to the decision by several airlines to begin adopting stricter security measures to prevent future hijackings. Moreover, the incident heightened awareness of the Palestinian cause on the global stage, influencing policies and public opinion in various countries.