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3 unusual facts about 1982 Great Synagogue of Rome attack


1982 Great Synagogue of Rome attack

The 1982 Great Synagogue of Rome attack, which was carried out by armed Palestinian militants at the entrance to the Great Synagogue of Rome, took place on 9 October 1982 at 11:55 A.M.

The attack took place at the Great Synagogue of Rome in the historic district of Rome on Saturday morning, at 11:55 A.M., at the conclusion of Sabbath services.

Eyewitnesses at the scene stated that after the attack, the attackers left the scene in a red Volkswagen and a white Austin.



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