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The 1972 Munich Massacre

The Conflict

CHAPTER

The Munich Massacre: A Turning Point in Terrorism and Response

This chapter explores the tragic events of the 1972 Munich Olympics, where the Black September group kidnapped and killed Israeli athletes, illuminating the failures of German authorities in crisis management. It examines Israel's subsequent shift in counterterrorism strategy under Prime Minister Golda Meir, leading to a more aggressive stance against Palestinian operatives globally. The chapter underscores the long-term ramifications of the Munich Massacre on international counterterrorism policies and its influential role in shaping Middle Eastern politics.

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