Japanese activist Kuzo Okamoto dies in Beirut
The Palestinian resistance fighter Kozo Okamoto passed away today, Thursday, in Beirut. He participated in the operation at Lydd Airport in 1972, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, including Israelis, Americans, and Canadians. Okamoto was involved in the operation carried out by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and he was captured in Israel before being released in 1985 as part of a prisoner exchange deal. Afterward, he settled in Lebanon. He spent decades fighting for the Palestinian cause, and the PFLP praised his role and efforts. His death was noted in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The article highlights his involvement in the 1972 attack, his subsequent imprisonment, and his lifelong dedication to the Palestinian cause.
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