Ma'alot, Israel--15 May 1974

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Ma'alot, Israel--15 May 1974

compiled by Wm. Robert Johnston
last modified 3 December 2017

Date: 15 May 1974

Location: Ma'alot, Israel

Type of event: terrorism

Description:

27 killed, 134 injured in attack on Ma'alot; terrorists killed 2 people in initial attack and took 90 children hostage; most casualties were inflicted by the terrorists during a rescue attempt in which 20 children and 1 soldier were killed (along with all three terrorists).

Consequences: 27 killed, 134 injured

References:

Kopel, Dave, "Follow the leader," 2 Sept. 2004, National Review Online, on line [http://www.nationalreview.com/kopel/kopel200409022215.asp].
"Israel 1967-1991, terrorist attacks 1970s," 2004, Palestine Facts, on line [http://www.palestinefacts.org/pf_1967to1991_terrorism_1970s.php].

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