Kozo Okamoto, Japanese militant who took part in a 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, dies in Beirut
Kozo Okamoto, the last surviving participant of the 1972 Lod Airport massacre, has died in Lebanon at age 78.
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Kozo Okamoto, a member of the Japanese Red Army involved in the 1972 attack at Lod Airport in Israel, has died in Beirut. Coverage confirms his age as 78 at the time of his passing.
Reports from outlets including The New York Times, AP News, The Japan Times, Haaretz, and The Times of Israel focus on his role in the 1972 incident. Ynetnews and Israel National News highlight the historical impact of the attack, incorporating perspectives from survivors.
Coverage does not yet specify details regarding funeral arrangements or the disposition of his remains. Future reporting is expected to address any official statements from relevant government entities.
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‘I was covered in blood, and my mother died’: Survivors recall Kozo Okamoto’s massacre Ynetnews · 52d ago broke it first
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Kozo Okamoto, Japanese terrorist behind 1972 Ben Gurion Airport massacre, dies in Beirut Ynetnews · 52d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Who was Kozo Okamoto?
He was a Japanese militant and member of the Japanese Red Army who participated in the 1972 airport attack in Israel.
Where did he die?
He died in Beirut, Lebanon.
What was the 1972 airport attack?
It was a mass shooting at Lod Airport, now known as Ben-Gurion Airport, which resulted in 24 deaths.
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