Kozo Okamoto, accused of 1972 Lod Airport massacre, dies in Beirut at 78, reports say

Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese terrorist accused of carrying out the 1972 Lod Airport massacre, has died in Beirut at age 78, according to Israeli media reports.

Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese terrorist accused of carrying out the 1972 Lod Airport massacre, has died in Beirut at age 78, according to Israeli media reports. No further details on the circumstances of his death were immediately available.

3 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 18:48 · 23 JulLatest

   PFLP confirms death of 1972 Lod Airport attacker Kozo Okamoto.

2. 18:44 · 23 Jul

   Okamoto suffered severe mental deterioration and believed he was an electric kettle.

3. 18:23 · 23 Jul

   Kozo Okamoto, accused of 1972 Lod Airport massacre, dies in Beirut at 78, reports say

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