Germany, Israel mark 50 years since 1972 Munich Olympics attacks. ... 1972, members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage at the athletes’ village by the Palestinian Black September group.

Mark Spitz, center, smiles on the podium after winning the gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly ahead of Bruce Robertson, left, and Jerry Heindenreich, right, Aug. 31, 1972, at the Olympic Games ...

FILE - A memorial plaque for the eleven athletes from Israel and one German police officer were killed in a terrorist attack during the Olympic Games 1972, stands at the former accommodation of ...