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200658 minPG-13documentary

Leila Khaled, Hijacker

200658 minPG-13documentary

Leila Khaled, the first woman to hijack an aircraft, became an iconic figure in the Palestinian struggle, raising complex questions about her legacy and impact.

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Leila Khaled, Hijacker

2006• 58 minPG-13

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Leila Khaled, the first woman to hijack an aircraft, became an iconic figure in the Palestinian struggle, raising complex questions about her legacy and impact.

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Lina Makbouldirector

Lina Makboulwriter

Leila Khaled

Leila Khaledcast

Uri Bar Levcast

Moshe Dayan

Moshe Dayancast

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Leila Khaled, a prominent figure in the Palestinian struggle, became the first woman to hijack an aircraft in 1969 as a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Growing up in Sweden, a young Palestinian reflects on Khaled's legacy and the complexities of her actions. Fleeing persecution in Lebanon, Khaled's hijacking of an American Boeing 707 brought global attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, raising questions about the impact of her choices on the Palestinian cause.

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