1974 Nahariya attack
The 1974 Nahariya attack was a raid by three Palestinian terrorists, belonging to the Fatah militant organization, which took place during the night between 24 and 25 June 1974. The Palestinian terrorist squad infiltrated the coastal city of Nahariya in Israel by sea from Lebanon. Three civilians and one Israeli soldier were killed during the event. The attack was the first time in which terrorists infiltrated into Israel from Lebanon by sea.
1974 Nahariya attack | |
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Part of Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon | |
The boat which the attackers used to infiltrate Israel | |
The attack site | |
Native name | הפיגוע בנהריה (1974) |
Location | Nahariya, Israel |
Coordinates | 33°0′16″N 35°5′24″E |
Date | 24–25 June 1974 23:00 pm – 3:20 am (UTC+2) |
Attack type | Mass shooting |
Weapons | Rifles, grenades |
Deaths | 3 Israeli civilians and 1 Israeli soldier (+3 attackers) |
Injured | 7 Israeli soldiers and 1 Israeli civilian |
Perpetrator | Fatah |
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