Palestinian gunmen hijack Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro 30 years ago today (Oct 7 1985)


Video: 'Achille Lauro Hijacking'

(Monday, October 7, 1985) — Palestinian gunmen hijacked the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro today in the Mediterranean with more than 400 people aboard, demanding the release of 50 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.


Video: 'Achille Lauro's hijacking'