aug 26, 1969 - TWA Flight 840 Hijacking
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Late august 1969 - Palestinian terrorists hijacked flight - first case of Palestinian violence directed at US target. In 1969, US Justice Department didnt have jurisdiction over most crimes committed abroad, even on US plane, and it was assumed that diplomacy was practically the only tool available for extracting US plan under hostile control in foreign country. Also, in 1969, US military didnt have experience in rescuing civilians from commercial planes. Secretary of State Rogers called it an act of international piracy
Naftali 35-36
Toleration of domestic hijacking remained initially in US foreign policy despite this incident - also because the president was misinformed by NSC and Department of State
Naftali 40
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Terrorism from 1968-2001
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