ALI ATWA


Ali Atwa (Arabic: علي عطوة‎) is a Lebanese national wanted by the United States government, he was indicted for his role and participation in the June 14, 1985, hijacking of a commercial airliner (TWA Flight 847) which resulted in the assault on various passengers and crew members, and the murder of one United States citizen (Navy diver Robert Stethem).

*(He allegedly intended to help hijack the plane but was bumped from the flight. He was arrested but was then released by the Greek government as part of the deal to release the hostages. He then re-joined the hijackers in Algiers on board the hijacked airplane).

On October 10, 2001, Atwa along with two other alleged participants in the hijacking was placed on the initial list of the FBI's top 22 Most Wanted Terrorists, which was released to the public by President Bush in reaction to the 9/11/2001 attacks on the United States.

A reward of US$ 5 million is currently being offered for information leading to his arrest and conviction.

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