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What was the nationality of the hostages taken during the 1975 OPEC raid?

  • Several nationalities

  • Austrian

  • French

  • Saudi Arabian

Answer

The hostages taken during the 1975 OPEC raid were of various nationalities, including American, British, French, German, and Japanese citizens, among others. The attackers, affiliated with the Venezuelan terrorist group known as Carlos' Jackals, sought to draw attention to the Palestinian cause and oppose Western influence in the Middle East.
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