Israeli hostages were killed by terrorists during Olympics 44 years ago
MARLBORO TOWNSHIP -- Chabad Lubavitch of Western Monmouth County is hosting a talk by Dan Alon, a member of the 1972 Israeli Olympics team who survived an infamous attack by Palestinian terrorists during the games.
Known as the "Munich Massacre," the attack occurred during the Summer Olympics held that year in the German city. The terrorist group Black September broke into the Olympic Village and held nine team members hostage for nearly a day. The hostages as well as all but three of the terrorists were killed during a botched rescue operation at a nearby airport, where the hostages were taken to be flown to an unnamed Arab country. The episode inspired a number of dramatizations, including the 2005 Steven Spielberg film "Munich."
A total of 11 Israeli Olympics team members lost their lives.
During his talk, Alon, a fencer, will discuss his experience as one of the few Israeli team members who managed to avoid capture.
Sponsored in part by Sandra and Michael Weitz,the event will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Marlboro Middle School, 355 County Road 520. Tickets are $20 at the door or $72 for a VIP ticket, which includes a 6 p.m. meet and greet and preferred seating.
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