Abu Daoud
Palestinian terrorist, Munich massacre planner
Born
1937
89 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Palestine
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Involved in planning the 1972 Munich massacre, which resulted in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes during the Summer Olympics. Worked with the Palestine Liberation Organization and played a significant role in militant operations throughout the 1970s and 1980s. After the massacre, became a prominent figure in discussions surrounding international terrorism. Authored a book detailing his experiences and perspectives on the violence during that time. His actions have been widely discussed in historical contexts related to terrorist activities and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Planned the 1972 Munich massacre
Wrote 'Palestine: A Personal History'
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