Munich attack 1972

‘September 5’ focuses on news, not Jews, in dramatizing 1972 Munich attack on Israeli Olympians

‘September 5’ shows audiences a watershed moment for how we livestream terrorism as a society.

By STEPHEN SILVER/JTA
14/12/2024

The Bosnian Islamic terror threat is growing amid attacks on Israeli targets

Emrah Ibrahimovic, a Bosnian-Austrian teen, attempted an attack on the Israeli consulate in Munich, reflecting his troubling radicalization and extremist influences.

18/09/2024

Artist and physician Mark Podwal dies at 79

Mark Podwal, artist and physician, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues, and opinion pages, will be remembered by his many admirers.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
17/09/2024

Gunman killed near Munich Israeli consulate on 1972 Massacre anniversary

Thursday was the 52nd anniversary of the 1972 Munich Massacre, in which 11 Israeli athletes were murdered by a Palestinian terror group.

This week in Jewish history: Divine mercy, Munich massacre, Khartoum resolution

A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
30/08/2024

Paris ceremony honors Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich Games attack

At the Paris Olympics, a memorial ceremony honored the 11 Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen in the 1972 Munich attack.

By REUTERS
06/08/2024

Bella Hadid says she regrets Adidas sneaker campaign that evoked 1972 Munich Olympics massacre

The controversy marks yet another instance in recent years in which Adidas has faced criticism for antisemitism related to its design choices and celebrity affiliations.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
31/07/2024

Israeli athletes in Paris escorted by security as pro-Palestinian protests rage

Some 45,000 police and thousands of soldiers have been deployed in a huge security operation in Paris for the opening show.

27/07/2024

The same antisemitism: Israeli athletes face 2024 Paris Olympics under threat

The 1972 Munich Olympics massacre scarred Jewish history. Now, with Israeli athletes facing death threats ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, it’s clear little has changed.

Adidas apologizes to Bella Hadid over 1972 Munich massacre association in latest sneakers campaign

Amid backlash, Adidas apologizes for removing Bella Hadid from a campaign for sneakers linked to the 1972 Munich massacre.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
23/07/2024
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