
Uriel Cohen
Uriel Cohen was the pilot of the El-Al flight involved in the 1970 Munich terrorist attack, where he courageously intervened against the hijackers. His actions saved lives, and he was honored posthumously at the recent memorial dedicated to the victims of the attack.
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Uriel Cohen, a senior medic from the motorcycle unit of MDA, provided medical treatment to the victim.
חשד לרצח: עבריין נורה למוות בנתיבותידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·
Israel· 2026-08-02
Uriel Cohen was the pilot who intervened during the attack, risking his life to protect passengers.
Gedenkort für die Retter von 1970 in München eröffnet - MünchenSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2025-02-10










