1985 Achille Lauro hijacking
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Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
hijacking
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased security measures in maritime travel
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| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Palestinian_Liberation_Front
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| gptkbp:date |
October 7, 1985
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| gptkbp:duration |
3 days
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| gptkbp:homeMediaRelease |
Books
Films Documentaries Television specials |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1985 Achille Lauro hijacking
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| gptkbp:involvedCountries |
gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:Italy gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:legalStatus |
Some hijackers were arrested and tried
The incident led to international discussions on terrorism |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
The hijackers demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners
The incident received worldwide media coverage The_hijackers_executed_Leon_Klinghoffer The_ship_was_diverted_to_Port_Said,_Egypt |
| gptkbp:numberOfEpisodes |
around 400
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Death_of_Leon_Klinghoffer
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| gptkbp:significance |
Highlighted vulnerabilities in maritime security
Led to changes in international law regarding hijacking Brought attention to the plight of hostages in conflict zones Prompted the creation of international anti-terrorism treaties Increased focus on the role of media in crisis situations Led to the development of crisis negotiation strategies Affected the cruise industry and its regulations Contributed to the narrative of terrorism in the 1980s Increased funding for anti-terrorism initiatives Influenced counter-terrorism policies Influenced public perception of terrorism Influenced the development of maritime law Led to the establishment of crisis response teams Prompted discussions on the treatment of hostages Affected the way governments respond to terrorist threats. Raised awareness of the risks of cruise travel Led to the establishment of victim support services Brought attention to the need for better training for crew members Increased scrutiny of the political motivations behind hijackings Contributed to the evolution of counter-terrorism tactics Increased awareness of the psychological impact on hostages Influenced the training of law enforcement agencies Highlighted the need for better intelligence sharing Increased scrutiny of passenger screening processes Led to the establishment of emergency response protocols for ships Influenced the development of maritime security technology Led to the establishment of new maritime security protocols Prompted discussions on the ethics of negotiation with terrorists Increased cooperation among nations to combat terrorism Influenced the portrayal of hijacking in popular culture Highlighted the importance of international cooperation in security matters Brought_attention_to_the_Palestinian_cause Affected_international_relations_in_the_Middle_East |
| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:MS_Achille_Lauro
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