Terrorist Attack On The 1972 Munich Olympics

Terrorist Attack On the 1972 Munich Olympics More than ever before terrorism is affecting the world in various ways. Terrorism is prevailing in the world and is consuming it, making every country, every individual feel as though they could be a victim of it, or be subjected to terrorism in some way throughout their lifetime. However, terrorism is not new or something that anyone can change, or can be erased off the face of the earth. It is another danger that every country is faced with and will more than likely have to deal with, considering how much terrorism has taken place recently. Indeed, terrorism has affected the world for the worst; also, it has even affected the way international sporting has to be conducted. Stating that before
As thought the terrorists demanded the release of 234 Palestinians jailed in Israel and the release of another two Palestinians incarcerated in Germany. Consequently, Israel was quick to decide that they would make no negotiations with “Black September”. However, Munich police chief and the head of the Egyptian Olympic team offered the terrorists vast amounts of money to release the Israeli hostages. Additionally, Tunisian and Libyan ambassadors to Germany also tried to make some form of progress with the terrorists; though, they ended up being just as unsuccessful as any of the others because the terrorists initial demands were not complied with. Thereupon, after many unsuccessful negotiations, 12 hours later to be exact “Black September” demanded some form of transportation to Cairo (United States. National Park Service).. On the contrary, as these intense hours of negotiations took place what many people don’t know is that the hostages were being mistreated. Obviously, this not a surprise that the Israeli hostages were beaten and mistreated; though, this does put another aspect into how horrible it must have been for the hostages (Eleftheriou-Smith). Imagine those angry, hostile terrorists mistreating them for hours, and then to see the hostages realize that they will most likely die because no one will comply with the terrorists demands, not even their own country;
Also, because of all the negative ramifications of the terrorist attack on the Olympics in 1972, the Olympics is now adequately prepared for terrorists; hopefully, there will never be another terrorist attack on the Olympic games. Sadly, since the 1972 Munich terrorist attack was not ever foreseen to occur, it could have of not of been really avoided. However, there could have been a better organized rescue mission; which, could have resulted in saving the nine living hostages and could have ended not so tragically. Just imagine how the families of those hostages felt as they heard what unfolded during that years Olympics; also, forever they will remember how horribly the rescue mission was executed. Tragically, terrorism will still occur in many settings and is very prevalent in the world, now more than ever before. Hopefully, there will be less terrorism and violence in the world soon; especially, to never seen another tragic event take place like the attack on the Munich