03 — PERSON
Abu Daoud
Abu Daoud (1937–2010) is documented as a senior Palestinian militant commonly identified in historical accounts as a planner of the 1972 Munich attack. His public statements and memoir form part of the record, while later intelligence responses — and parts of the Munich narrative itself — remain disputed.
Evidence Assessment
His standing as a senior Palestinian militant and public figure.
Specific planning responsibility and later targeting claims remain contested in parts of the record.
Key Facts
- Lifespan:
- 1937–2010
- Role:
- Palestinian militant figure
- Key connection:
- 1972 Munich attack planning
- Evidence:
- Documented figure; operational claims disputed
The Munich connection
The A–Z records Abu Daoud as commonly identified in historical accounts as a planner of the 1972 Munich attack. The attack itself is documented; the full chain of planning responsibility rests on investigation and testimony that scholars treat with care.
Statements and memoir
Abu Daoud discussed his role in statements and a memoir, giving researchers an account to weigh against other evidence rather than an uncontested record.