Israelis Foil Hijacking Attempt

Attalus · 11-17-2002, 04:35 PM

This is from The Washington Post.

The Associated Press
Sunday, November 17, 2002; 4:04 PM

JERUSALEM –– Security guards on board an El Al flight have foiled a hijacking attempt, Israel radio says.

The flight was headed from Tel Aviv to Istanbul, Turkey.

Officials at the Istanbul airport say the hijacker was overpowered by security guards and no one was hurt. The suspect is in custody. The plane landed safely in Istanbul.

© 2002 The Associated Press

Was this the big thing they were threatening?

Beaumanoir · 11-17-2002, 05:00 PM

*Sigh*

In a way, I do hope this was the big thing they were plotting, because now, their main plan has been ruined, [img]smile.gif[/img] .

johnny · 11-17-2002, 05:05 PM

I've heard some weird things about an attempt to hit the London subways with gas. Can someone provide a link with the full story of this ?

True_Moose · 11-17-2002, 05:08 PM

Well, they sent out a big letter calling for attacks on every ally of the US as well as the US itself...they specifically named, amongst others, Canada, Australia and the UK.

I think that this was probably less related to Al-Qaeda than to some wacko in the regional Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Sir Goulum · 11-17-2002, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by True_Moose:
Well, they sent out a big letter calling for attacks on every ally of the US as well as the US itself...they specifically named, amongst others, Canada, Australia and the UK.

I think that this was probably less related to Al-Qaeda than to some wacko in the regional Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Yea, I heard about that on the news.The Canadian government had made their own list of possible targets for terrorist attack after Sept. 11, they heightened security etc. and surprisingly, West Ed. wasn't in there!

Larry_OHF · 11-17-2002, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
I've heard some weird things about an attempt to hit the London subways with gas. Can someone provide a link with the full story of this ?

here is the CNN report I read this morning on it.
London Tube attacked.

johnny · 11-17-2002, 06:10 PM

Thanks Larry, sheesh, i'm glad they didn't succeed. they should fry their asses.

*\Conan/* · 11-17-2002, 07:41 PM

Transportation must be number 1 priority in all of our lives! Glad the security guards took care of the roaches!

*\Conan/*

Iron_Ranger · 11-17-2002, 11:01 PM

Is it just me or have attpemted terrorist attacks increased latley..? Maybe I am just paying more attention now.

11-18-2002, 12:58 AM

Yes, they have increased. Mainly because of the sucsess of 7-11.
They was a major attack in Japan seven years back where some cult released nerve gas, killing a dozen or so people and injuring hundreds more.

11-17-2002, 04:35 PM	#1
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 76 Posts: 8,167	This is from The Washington Post. The Associated Press Sunday, November 17, 2002; 4:04 PM JERUSALEM –– Security guards on board an El Al flight have foiled a hijacking attempt, Israel radio says. The flight was headed from Tel Aviv to Istanbul, Turkey. Officials at the Istanbul airport say the hijacker was overpowered by security guards and no one was hurt. The suspect is in custody. The plane landed safely in Istanbul. © 2002 The Associated Press Was this the big thing they were threatening? __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

11-17-2002, 05:05 PM	#3
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	I've heard some weird things about an attempt to hit the London subways with gas. Can someone provide a link with the full story of this ? __________________

11-17-2002, 05:08 PM	#4
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 37 Posts: 2,563	Well, they sent out a big letter calling for attacks on every ally of the US as well as the US itself...they specifically named, amongst others, Canada, Australia and the UK. I think that this was probably less related to Al-Qaeda than to some wacko in the regional Israeli-Palestinian conflict. __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

11-17-2002, 06:10 PM	#7
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	Thanks Larry, sheesh, i'm glad they didn't succeed. they should fry their asses. __________________

11-17-2002, 07:41 PM	#8
\Conan/ Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 63 Posts: 1,512	Transportation must be number 1 priority in all of our lives! Glad the security guards took care of the roaches! \Conan/ __________________ \\Conan/
$\Conan/ is offline$

11-17-2002, 05:00 PM	#2
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 36 Posts: 4,896	Sigh In a way, I do hope this was the big thing they were plotting, because now, their main plan has been ruined, [img]smile.gif[/img] .

11-17-2002, 11:01 PM	#9
Iron_Ranger Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 18, 2002 Location: Where Eagles Dare Age: 37 Posts: 1,391	Is it just me or have attpemted terrorist attacks increased latley..? Maybe I am just paying more attention now. __________________ <br />[url]\"http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-bin/ouapforum/ikonboard/ikonboard.cgi\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Paper</a><br />Living on a razors edge<br />Balancing on ledge<br />Living on a razors edge

11-18-2002, 12:58 AM	#10
Slizerio Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, they have increased. Mainly because of the sucsess of 7-11. They was a major attack in Japan seven years back where some cult released nerve gas, killing a dozen or so people and injuring hundreds more.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
aherm.. Cops foil Kidnapping...	Harkoliar	General Discussion	3	03-09-2005 11:59 PM
EU membership for Israelis and Palestinians?	Dreamer128	General Discussion	7	02-09-2004 05:06 PM
French troops foil massacre in northeastern Congo	Grojlach	General Discussion	0	08-06-2003 05:15 AM
Answer To Hijacking	John D Harris	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	4	03-25-2002 06:55 PM
Arabs and Israelis, do they ever quit? :D	Vaskez	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	2	11-13-2001 05:54 AM