On May 22, 1972, Palestinian terrorists took 11 Israeli Olympic athletes hostage during the Munich Summer Olympics. The athletes were later killed, and the event remains one of the darkest moments in Olympic history. The attack was part of a broader campaign by the Palestinian group Black September to draw attention to the plight of Palestinians. The incident led to significant changes in Olympic security measures and raised awareness about terrorism. The Munich Massacre marked a turning point in the relationship between politics, terrorism, and international sports.