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Sadly this was a protest about the situation in Palestine. That it should have happened in Munich is a tragic irony. One has to feel that the Olympics should be beyond protest, at least in this terrible, violent means. But the protesters, terrorists, know the eyes of the world are upon them.

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In order to gain the release of prisoners held by Israel.

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What happenned in the munich massacre?

Nine people from the Israeli Olympic Team were taken hostage then killed by the terrorist group Black September.


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Munich Massacre was an attack that occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany. 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage and eventually killed by the group Black September.


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What happened at the Munich Massacre?

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What organization kidnapped and murdered eleven Israeli athletes at the summer Olympic games in Munich west Germany?

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What happened at the 1972 games?

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