#VantageOnFirstpost | On this day in 1972, the Munich Olympics massacre took place, when terrorists attacked the Olympic Village in Germany during the Summer Games, taking hostages and ultimately killing 11 people. | @palkisharmaupadhyay | Firstpost

September 5 and 6 mark the anniversary of the 1972 Munich Massacre which took place at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. The massacre, carried out by the militant group Black September, was an attack on members of the Israeli Olympic team, resulting in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes and a West German police officer. Holocaust survivor Shaul Ladany recalled escaping the attack and warning the chief of the mission. After surviving both the Holocaust and the Munich Massacre, he leaves

The Munich Olympics Massacre was an attack during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 8 members of the Palestinian terrorist group, Black September, took 9 members of the Israeli Olympic team hostage, after killing 2 previously. Watch to learn more: https://bit.ly/3qqiQCB #israel #germany #munich | Christians United for Israel (CUFI)

7.3K views · 116 reactions | Today marks 51 years since the horrific 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre. On this tragic day, the Palestinian terrorist group "Black September" murdered 2 Israeli Olympic athletes before taking the 9 remaining athletes hostage. All 11 athletes were eventually murdered, along with one German police officer. This tragic act of violence significantly impacts Israel to this day. May the memories of the victims forever be a blessing. ️ | StandWithUs | Facebook