The podcast episode delves into the Lod Airport Massacre, which occurred on May 30, 1972, at the international airport of Lod in Israel. It recounts how three members of the Japanese Red Army, in alliance with the People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine, carried out a terrorist attack, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. The episode details the planning and execution of the attack, the backgrounds of the perpetrators, and the aftermath, including Okamoto's trial and subsequent release. It also explores North Korea's involvement in providing weapons for the attack and the legal actions taken against North Korea by the victims' families. The episode concludes by reflecting on the broader implications of the massacre within the context of the Cold War and the use of terrorism as a political tool. The host also promotes the podcast's website and newsletter.
