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Conflict Incident Report
David Jacobsen, an American and AUH director was abducted in West Beirut. He was released on November 2, 1986.Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility
Associated Timeline/Case:
Old Wars, New Wars | January, 1983 to December, 1988
Date of incident:
May 28, 1985 to November 2, 1986
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Islamic Jihad
May 28, 1985: David Jacobsen, an American and AUH director was abducted in West Beirut. He was released on November 2, 1986. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility.
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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