El Al Security Tightens Amid Hijack and Terror Threats
The article recalls El Al’s high security with armed guards and strict luggage checks as hijackings and bomb attempts plagued the airline from the 1960s to the 1980s. It cites incidents at Los Angeles and London Heathrow, including the July Fourth attack by Hesham Mohamed Hadayet and a 1986 thwarted bombing.
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Israel shells Gaza City as combat expands amid peace talks
Israeli helicopters and tanks attacked Gaza City's Preventive Security headquarters and shelled the shoreline as gunboats fired, part of a broader operation while negotiations under a U S European plan continue to end the conflict. Palestinian officials report blocked roads and damaged hospital buildings.
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Abba Eban Dies at 87 Former Israeli Diplomat Remembered
Abba Eban, renowned Israeli diplomat and statesman who helped win support for Israel, died at age 87 in Jerusalem. Born in 1915 in South Africa, he spoke ten languages and was famed for eloquence and firm defense of Israel. He is survived by his wife Suzy, son Eli, and daughter Gila.
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