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December 21, 1975: ‘Carlos the Jackal’ leads a hostage taking in Austria

On December 21, 1975 six terrorists led by Carlos the Jackal took hostages at OPEC HQ in Vienna after killing three people.

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November 2, 2020: Wannabe ISIS terrorist carries out shooting in Austria

On November 2, 2020 a wannabe Austrian ISIS terrorist killed four and wounded more than a dozen in Vienna before he was killed by police.

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September 28, 1973: Terrorists hijack train transporting immigrants in Austria

On September 28, 1973 terrorists from the Syrian-sponsored organization As Sa’iqa overtook a train carrying Soviet Jews immigrating to Israel

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May 1, 1981: Assassination of city councillor in Vienna

On May 1, 1981 Vienna city Councillor Heinz Nittel, co-founder of the Austrian Jewish Welcome Service, was assassinated

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Does the Vienna attack signal a new wave of jihadist terrorism?

Phil Gurski joins the Bill Kelly Show to discuss what we know so far about the Vienna terror attack and the latest developments in the story.

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Islamist terrorist attack near Vienna synagogue: at least 5 dead including suspect

Phil Gurski joins Supriya Dwivedi and Greg Brady on 640 Toronto’s Morning Show to discuss the Islamist terrorist attack near Vienna synagogue.