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The Lod airport massacre
It is 40 years since gunmen attacked an Israeli airport, killing 26 people. Hear an account from one of the survivors. Note that some people might find this programme distressing.
Note that some people might find today's programme upsetting.
It is 40 years since Japanese gunmen attacked the Lod airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. They were left-wing militants working for a Palestinian organisation.
Twenty-six people were killed that day and more than 70 others were injured.
Witness hears from Ros Sloboda, one of the survivors of the shooting.
(Image: the aftermath of the attack. Credit: AFP)
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