Historical Events tagged with "airplane hijacking"
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Politics & Government
Jordan Negotiates with PFLP for Hostage Release
September 30th, 1970 54 years ago
In September 1970, Jordan's King Hussein negotiated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) to secure the release of hostages taken during several airplane hijackings at Dawson's Field. The PFLP had commandeered multiple airliners, demanding the release of their comrades held by Israel. The negotiations involved political maneuvering as Jordan's government sought to avert further violence and restore stability in a region already shaken by conflict.
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