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Munich Massacre
- The 1972 Munich Olympics turned into a nightmare when Black September terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage.
- The West German rescue attempt failed, resulting in the death of all hostages and several terrorists.
Gaddafi's Involvement
- Gaddafi took credit for Black September's actions, portraying himself as an Arab liberator.
- Evidence suggests Gaddafi provided funding and training but wasn't directly involved in planning the Munich attack.
Attempted Attack
- Gaddafi reportedly attempted to torpedo a cruise ship with American Jews in 1973.
- Egyptian President Sadat allegedly prevented the attack.