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IMAGO International History, Middle East Conflict, Chronicle, Terrorist attacks by the PLO 1967-1972

Apr 29, 2024

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  • President Gamal Nasser of Egypt with Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat 1968, Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xWorldxHistoryxArchivex WHA_171_0672 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!
  • The 1968 Israeli raid on Lebanon The 1968 Israeli raid on Lebanon, code-named Operation Gift was an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Special Forces operation at the Beirut International Airport in the evening of December 28, 1968. The operation was allegedly in response to the attack on the Israeli Airliner El Al Flight 253 two days earlier by the Palestinian Lebanon-based militant organization Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).Photo by IDF Chameleons Eye Israel EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx IDF ChameleonsxEyex cewitness026624
  • April 4, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Irbid governorate, Jordan: The photo of a Jordanian military tank captured by Palestinians in the Jordanian city of Ar-Ramtha during Jordanâ€⠢s â€oeBlack September” military offensive appears on the first page of the â€oeLife” magazine, October 12, 1970. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170404_zap_d99_073 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Jordan: Jordan. A Palestinian guerrilla fighting against forces from the Jordanian army, during Jordanâ€⠢s â€oeBlack September” military offensive against Palestinian fighters in 1970. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_010 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Jordan: Jordan. Palestinian guerrillas fighting against forces from the Jordanian army, during Jordanâ€⠢s â€oeBlack September” military offensive against Palestinian fighters in 1970. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_009 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Beirut, Lebanon: Beirut, Lebanon. Palestinians wounded in the Black September conflict in Jordan and evacuated by the Red Cross arrive at Beirut airport. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Beirut Lebanon - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_008 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Jordan: A Syrian tank heading to Jordan during Jordanâ€⠢s â€oeBlack September” military offensive against Palestinian fighters in 1970. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_007 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Irbid governorate, Jordan: Ar-Ramtha, Jordan. A Jordanian tank captured by Palestinian guerrilla fighters in the city of Ar-Ramtha, northwest of Jordan, during â€oeBlack September”. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_006 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Irbid governorate, Jordan: Ar-Ramtha, Jordan. A Jordanian tank captured by Palestinian guerrilla fighters in the city of Ar-Ramtha, northwest of Jordan, during â€oeBlack September”. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_005 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Ar-Ramtha, Irbid governorate, Jordan: Ar-Ramtha, Jordan. A Jordanian tank captured by Palestinian guerrilla fighters in the city of Ar-Ramtha, in the northwest of Jordan, during â€oeBlack September”. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Ar-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_004 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Ar-Ramtha, Irbid governorate, Jordan: Ar-Ramtha, Jordan. A Jordanian tank captured by Palestinian guerrilla fighters in the city of Ar-Ramtha, northwest of Jordan, during â€oeBlack September”. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Ar-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_003 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Ar-Ramtha, Irbid governorate, Jordan: Ar-Ramtha, Jordan. A Jordanian tank captured by Palestinian guerrilla fighters in the city of Ar-Ramtha, northwest of Jordan during â€oeBlack September”. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Ar-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_001 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Jordan: Jordan. A Palestinian guerrilla fighting against forces from the Jordanian army, during Jordanâ€⠢s â€oeBlack September” military offensive against Palestinian fighters in 1970. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_011 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Irbid governorate, Jordan: Ar-Ramtha, Jordan. A Palestinian guerrilla fighting against forces from the Jordanian army in the Jordanian city of Ar-Ramtha, northwest of Jordan, during Jordanâ€⠢s â€oeBlack September” military offensive against Palestinian fighters in 1970. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_012 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • April 3, 2017, Al-Ramtha, Jordan: Jordan. A Palestinian guerrilla fighter taking a break from the fighting against forces from the Jordanian army during â€oeBlack September”. Black September is a conflict that broke out in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the Palestinian Liberation Organization in September 1970, with clashes continuing until mid-July 1971 Al-Ramtha Jordan - ZUMAd99_ 20170403_zap_d99_013 Copyright: xJackxBurlotx
  • Olympia Attentat 1972 bei den Olympischen Spielen in München Protestplakat gegen arabische Terroristen, München Bayern Deutschland Olympisches Dorf *** Olympic assassination 1972 at the Olympic Games in Munich protest poster against Arab terrorists, Munich Bavaria Germany Olympic Village
  • Olympia Attentat 1972 bei den Olympischen Spielen in München bewaffnete Polizei marschiert in Zivil im Dorf auf, München Bayern Deutschland Olympisches Dorf *** Olympic assassination 1972 at the Olympic Games in Munich armed police marching in plain clothes in the village, Munich Bavaria Germany Olympic Village
  • Olympia Attentat 1972 bei den Olympischen Spielen in München Zuschauerprotest gegen Krieg im Olympischen Dorf, München Bayern Deutschland Olympisches Dorf *** Olympic assassination 1972 at the Olympic Games in Munich spectator protest against war in the Olympic Village, Munich Bavaria Germany Olympic Village
  • Olympia Attentat 1972 bei den Olympischen Spielen in München Zuschauer protestieren gegen die Araber mit Plakaten, München Bayern Deutschland Olympisches Dorf *** Olympic assassination 1972 at the Olympic Games in Munich spectators protest against the Arabs with posters, Munich Bavaria Germany Olympic Village
  • Olympia Attentat 1972 bei den Olympischen Spielen in München Manfred Schreiber, Walter Tröger, Otto Merk und Hans-Dietrich Genscher verhandeln mit einem Terroristen, München Bayern Deutschland Olympisches Dorf *** Olympic assassination 1972 at the Olympic Games in Munich Manfred Schreiber, Walter Tröger, Otto Merk and Hans Dietrich Genscher negotiate with a terrorist, Munich Bavaria Germany Olympic Village
  • Olympia Attentat 1972 bei den Olympischen Spielen in München Polizei marschiert vor dem Olympischen Dorf auf, München Bayern Deutschland Olympisches Dorf *** Olympic assassination 1972 at the Olympic Games in Munich police marching up in front of the Olympic Village, Munich Bavaria Germany Olympic Village
  • Olympia Attentat 1972 bei den Olympischen Spielen in München Schaulustige und Kameraleute gegenüber dem Schauplatz des Geschehens, München Bayern Deutschland Olympisches Dorf *** Olympic assassination 1972 at the Olympic Games in Munich onlookers and cameramen opposite the scene of the event, Munich Bavaria Germany Olympic Village
  • Al Fatah guerilla soldiers in Jordan, January 20, 1969. Jordan x37x *** Al Fatah guerilla soldiers in Jordan, January 20, 1969 Jordan x37x, Copyright: xÅkexMalmström DN TTx JORDAN
  • Al Fatah guerilla soldier in Jordan, January 20, 1969. Jordan x37x *** Al Fatah guerilla soldier in Jordan, January 20, 1969 Jordan x37x, Copyright: xÅkexMalmström DN TTx JORDAN
  • The Munich Massacre, an Olympic flag at half-mast during memorial services for 11 Israelis killed by Palestinian terrorists from the group Black September, Munich, West Germany, September 6, 1972. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HBDMUMA EC003
  • The Munich Massacre, West German armored cars roll into Olympic Village to take up positions, while Israeli hostages are held by Palestinian terrorists from the group Black September, Munich, West Germany, September 5-6, 1972. Courtesy Everett Collection PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HBDMUMA EC002
  • Olympische Spiele in Muenchen 1972 DEU, Deutschland, Muenchen: Die Olympischen Spiele in Muenchen 1972 waren ueberschattet von einem Anschlag von Terroristen des Schwarzen September auf die israelische Mannschaft am 5.9.1972. . Nach dem Attentat. Polizeieinsatz im Olympischen Dorf. DEU, Germany, Munich: The 1972 Olympic Games in Munich were overshadowed by an attack by terrorists of the Black September on the Israeli team on 5 September 1972. Bayern
  • Olympische Spiele in Muenchen 1972 DEU, Deutschland, Muenchen: Die Olympischen Spiele in Muenchen 1972 waren ueberschattet von einem Anschlag von Terroristen des Schwarzen September auf die israelische Mannschaft am 5.9.1972.. Nach dem Attentat. Polizeieinsatz im Olympischen Dorf. DEU, Germany, Munich: The 1972 Olympic Games in Munich were overshadowed by an attack by terrorists of the Black September on the Israeli team on 5 September 1972. Bayern
  • Olympische Spiele in Muenchen 1972 DEU, Deutschland, Muenchen: Die Olympischen Spiele in Muenchen 1972 waren ueberschattet von einem Anschlag von Terroristen des Schwarzen September auf die israelische Mannschaft am 5.9.1972. Solidaritaetsbekundung DEU, Germany, Munich: The 1972 Olympic Games in Munich were overshadowed by an attack by terrorists of the Black September on the Israeli team on 5 September 1972. Bayern
  • Amman, Jordan ; A general view of a Palestinian Refugee Camp outside Amman , Jordan. The camp consists of 1,000 tents and shacks. From these camps come the young Ashbal Guards ( junior Fatah commandos ), aged between 8 and 16 years , who are supplied with machine guns and live ammo, and who make raids against Israel. Meanwhile thousands of refugees ( Palestanian ) continue to pour into Amman and Israeli planes continue to raid Jordanian towns close to the capital , in the hopes of hitting the commando bases . 31 March 1969, Jordan Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1355054
  • In the mountains east of the Jordan River, a patrol from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine punctuates a battle hymn by discharging Soviet, Chechoslovanian (VZ58), and (top left) Egyptian weapons. Early 1969. Thomas R Koeniges. WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchives012336
  • Sep. 09, 1970 - After the hostages arrival in Zurich.: Immediatly after the arrival in Zurich of the 16 hostage hijacked by PFLP, journalists from radio and TV had an interview with them. Photo shows some of the liberated hostages (from left): Attilia Janosfia, Dr. Hans Sticher, Captain Fritz Schreiber and bord-me-chanician Ernst Vollenweider in conversation with two journalists. - ZUMAk09
  • Jan. 1, 1970 - Amman, Jordan - For decades YASSER ARAFAT has been the leader and figurehead of the Palestinian people s struggle for statehood. He was Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, President of the Palestinian National Authority, and leader of the secular Fatah political party, which he founded 1959. Arafat spent much of his life fighting against Israel in the name of Palestinian self-determination. Originally opposed to Israel s existence, he modified his position in 1988 when he accepted UN Security Council Resolution 242. PICTURED: YASSER ARAFAT (right) and Palestinian activist KAMAL NASSER. Amman Jordan - ZUMAk09
  • Aug. 12, 1969 - Amman, Jordan - For decades YASSER ARAFAT has been the leader and figurehead of the Palestinian people s struggle for statehood. He was Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, President of the Palestinian National Authority, and leader of the secular Fatah political party, which he founded 1959. Arafat spent much of his life fighting against Israel in the name of Palestinian self-determination. Originally opposed to Israel s existence, he modified his position in 1988 when he accepted UN Security Council Resolution 242. PICTURED: YASSER ARAFAT and Jordanian prime minister ABDELMUNIM AL-RIFAI during a press conference at Amman University. Amman Jordan - ZUMAk09
  • Cairo, U.A.R. The P.L.O. Chariman and Fatah leader Yassir Arafat (left) is seen tlking to an unidentified Palestinian friend. 15 March 1969, Kairo UnitedArchives01014636
  • YASSER ARAFAT (Pseudonya of Mohammed Abed Ar ouf Arafat) Palestian resistance leader. President Central Committee of Al Fatah. Pictured with Syrian Baath Party Leader, Lt. Gen. Saleh Jadid Damascus, Syria - 27 February 1969 Â UnitedArchives01014632
  • Destroyed houses in the Jordanian village of Karame near the Jordan Israel border following Thursdays 12 hour attack in the area by Israeli forces. 150 Arab saboteurs were reported killed in the action. Israeli casualties were put at 15 dead and some 70 others wounded. Israel s attack was said to be aimed at wiping out nests of terrorists based over the border in Jordan 24th March 1968 UnitedArchives00507389
  • Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (centre) during his meeting at an Israel command post on the Israel-Jordon border with Chief of Staff, General Haim Bar Lev (second from right) and Commander Ariel Sharon (left), following the dawn attack by Israeli forces on El Fatah bases in Jordan. The one-day attack was launched to Forestall a new wave of terrorism about to be launched against our country. said Levi Eshkol. About 150 arab saboteurs were reported killed. Israeli casualities were put at 15 dead and about 70 wounded. 22nd March 1968 UnitedArchives00474105
  • Oct 18, 1968; West Bank, Israel; Israeli sergent gives water to a captured FATAH member after the Israeli army faught FATAH militants that crossed the Jordan River into Israel. IRA, Red Brigades, Al Queda, Islamic Extremists, Insurgents. West Bank Israel - ZUMAk09
  • Mar 02, 1970 - Amman, Jordan - For decades YASSER ARAFAT has been the leader and figurehead of the Palestinian people s struggle for statehood. He was Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, President of the Palestinian National Authority, and leader of the secular Fatah political party, which he founded 1959. Arafat spent much of his life fighting against Israel in the name of Palestinian self-determination. Originally opposed to Israel s existence, he modified his position in 1988 when he accepted UN Security Council Resolution 242. PICTURED: YASSER ARAFAT (right) and Palestinian activist KAMAL NASSER during a press conference pf he Palestine Liberation Organization. Amman Jordan - ZUMAk09