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Collection: Executive Secretariat, NSC: Cable
File: Records, 1982-1985
Folder Title: TWA 847 Hijacking (06/22/1985)
[1 of 2]
Box: 194
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
Withdrawer
RBW 2/24/2011
File Folder
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
FOIA
F97-046/4
Box Number
194
WILLS
22
ID
Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
105546
CABLE
STATE 191809
2 6/22/1985 B1
105549
CABLE
STATE 191574
4 6/22/1985 B1
105550
CABLE
220121Z JUN 85
3 6/22/1985 B1
B3
105551
CABLE
RANGOON 3455
1 6/22/1985 B1
105553
CABLE
220215Z JUN 85
6 6/22/1985 B1
B3
105555
CABLE
TOKYO 12780
2 6/22/1985 B1
105556
CABLE
220232Z JUN 85
2 6/22/1985 B1
B3
105557
CABLE
220245Z JUN 85
3 6/22/1985 B1
B7(E)
105558
CABLE
STATE 192161
3 6/22/1985 B1
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
Withdrawer
RBW 2/24/2011
File Folder
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
FOIA
F97-046/4
Box Number
194
WILLS
22
ID
Doc Type
Document Description
No of Doc Date Restrictions
Pages
105559
CABLE
STATE 192168
6 6/22/1985 B1
105560
CABLE
STATE 192181
3 6/22/1985 B1
105562
CABLE
220550Z JUN 85
2 6/22/1985 B1
B3
105563
CABLE
220649Z JUN 85
2 6/22/1985 B1
B3
105565
CABLE
DHAKA 4676
1 6/22/1985 B1
105567
CABLE
220858Z JUN 85
3 6/22/1985 B1
B3
105568 CABLE
BEIRUT 03705
1 6/22/1985 B1
105569
CABLE
STATE 192244
2 6/22/1985 B1
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105546 CABLE
2 6/22/1985
B1
STATE 191809
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105549 CABLE
4 6/22/1985
B1
STATE 191574
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105550 CABLE
3 6/22/1985
B1
B3
220121Z JUN 85
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105551 CABLE
1 6/22/1985 B1
RANGOON 3455
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105553 CABLE
6 6/22/1985
B1
B3
220215Z JUN 85
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of Doc Date Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105555 CABLE
2 6/22/1985 B1
TOKYO 12780
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105556 CABLE
2 6/22/1985 B1
B3
220232Z JUN 85
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105557 CABLE
3 6/22/1985
B1
220245Z JUN 85
B7(E)
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No
of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105558 CABLE
3 6/22/1985 B1
STATE 192161
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of Doc Date Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105559 CABLE
6 6/22/1985 B1
STATE 192168
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105560 CABLE
3 6/22/1985 B1
STATE 192181
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105562 CABLE
2 6/22/1985 B1
B3
220550Z JUN 85
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105563 CABLE
2 6/22/1985 B1
B3
220649Z JUN 85
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105565 CABLE
1 6/22/1985 B1
DHAKA 4676
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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SITUATION LISTING
DATE 09/01/85//244
SITUATION:
HIJACK
SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II
MESSAGE / ANNOTATION:
MESSAGE:
HCE395
STU4232
00 RUEHC
DE RUEHBL #3701 1730823
ZNR UUUUU ZZH ZZK
0 220823Z JUN 85 ZFF4
FM AMEMBASSY BEIRUT
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC NIACT IMMEDIATE 3673
INFO RUEHDM/AMEMBASSY DAMASCUS IMMEDIATE 1214
RUEHTV/AMEMBASSY TEL AVIV IMMEDIATE 5786
BT
UNCLAS BEIRUT 03701
DEPT. FOR OPS CENTER TASK FORCE
E.O. 12356: NA
TAGS: PTER, CASC, EAIR, LE
SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION IN SUPPORT OF HIJACKERS
REF: FOULON/TASK FORCE TACSAT TELCON 6/21
1. JUNE 22 BEIRUT PRESS OFFERS FURTHER DETAILS ON
JUNE 21 AIRPORT DEMONSTRATION BY SHIA YOUTHS IN
SUPPORT OF TWA HIJACKERS. ACCORDING TO THESE
REPORTS, A CROWD ESTIMATED AT BETWEEN 700 "DAILY
STAR") AND 5,000 ("AS-SAFIR") MARCHED AT 1530 LOCAL
FROM THE PROPHET'S MOSQUE IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS TO
THE AIRPORT. UP TO HALF THE MARCHERS WERE ESCORTED
BY THREE CARLOADS OF GUNMEN TO WITHIN 600 METERS OF
THE AIRCRAFT. OTHER GUNMEN SEALED OFF THE AIRCRAFT
FROM THE CROWD. THREE HOODED HIJACKERS AND A NUMBER
OF SHIA CLERICS MOUNTED AN IMPROVISED STAGE, AND AT
LEAST ONE HIJACKER AND ONE CLERIC HARANGUED THE CROWD
FOR APPROX THIRTY MINUTES. THE CROWD THEN DISPERSED
TO THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS.
2. THE CROWD, CARRYING SIGNS, BANNERS, AND POSTERS
OF KHOMEINI, REPORTEDLY CHANTED "DEATH TO AMERICA,
DEATH TO REAGAN, DEATH TO ISRAEL." A PHOTO IN THE
"DAILY STAR" SHOWS A SIGN READING "WE ARE SEEKING
MARTYRDOM WELCOME AMERICA." DEMONSTRATORS ALSO
REPORTEDLY BURNED AN AMERICAN FLAG. ONE HIJACKER AND
ONE CLERGYMAN (REPORTEDLY SHAYKH ZUHAIR KINJAH)
HARANGUED THE CROWD WITH INFLAMMATORY ANTI-AMERICAN
SENSITIVE
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SITUATION LISTING
DATE 09/01/85//244
SITUATION:
HIJACK
SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II
MESSAGE / ANNOTATION:
RHETORIC FOR THIRTY MINUTES, ELICITING RESPONSES OF
"ALLAHU AKBAR," BEFORE THE CROWD DISPERSED.
3. THE DEMONSTRATION TOOK PLACE DURING A PERIOD
WITHOUT HEAVILY SCHEDULED AIRPORT TRAFFIC. AS A
RESULT, AIRPORT ASSISTANT MANAGER REPORTED, AIRPORT
OPERATIONS WERE NOT SERIOUSLY HAMPERED.
$9
BARTHOLOMEW
BT
#3701
NNNN
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SITUATION LISTING
DATE 09/01/85//244
SITUATION:
HIJACK
SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II
MESSAGE / ANNOTATION:
MESSAGE:
HCE402
STU4265
RR RUEHC
DE RUEHDH #1395 1430842
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 220841T MAY 84
FM AMCONSUL DHAHRAN
TO RUFHFR/AMEMBASSY PARIS 0399
INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 3859
RUEHRH/AMEMBASSY RIYADH 0048
RUEHJI/AMCONSUL JEDDAH 0033
BT
UNCLAS DHAHRAN 01395
DEPT FOR HIJACK GROUP
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: CASC, PTER, EAIR, FR, SA
EUBJECT: ASSISTANCE FOR PASEENGERS ON HIJACKED
TWA 847 FLIGHT SAMMIE D. PALMER
REF: (A) PARIS 25611 (B) DHAHRAN 1393
R
1. POST WISHES TG THANK PARIS FOR REF A. WE ARE
ATTEMPTING TO CONTACT SAUDI MARCO USING THE TELEPHONE
NUMBER PROVIDED. EDDY
BT
#1395
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE
RB
2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
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tions
105567 CABLE
3 6/22/1985
B1
B3
220858Z JUN 85
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
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RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of
Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
105568 CABLE
1 6/22/1985 B1
BEIRUT 03705
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
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B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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PAGE 1 - - 50
SITUATION LISTING
DATE 09/01/85//244
SITUATION:
HIJACK
SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II
MESSAGE / ANNOTATION:
MESSAGE:
HCE410
STU4309
00 RUEHC
DE RUEHTH #1604 1730938
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
0 2209372 JUN 85
FM AMEMBASSY ATHENS
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 1402
INFO RUFHOL/AMEMBASSY BONN 3665
RUEHBS/AMEMBASSY BRUSSELS 5916
RUEHEG/AMEMBASSY CAIRO 5207
RUEHDM/AMEMBASSY DAMASCUS 2635
RUFHFT/AMCONSUL FRANKFURT 6821
RUEHLD/AMEMBASSY LONDON 6835
RUQMQG/AMEMBASSY NICOSIA 1637
RUFHFR/AMEMBASSY PARIS 7154
RUEHTV/AMEMBASSY TEL AVIV 5801
RUEHAU/AMCONSUL THESSALONIKI 7550
BT
UNCLAS ATHENS 11604
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: CASC, EAIR, PTER, PREL, US, GR
SUBJECT: 606 OFFICIAL ASSERTS WEAPONS USED IN
-
TWA HIJACKING WERE PRE-POSITIONED
-
ON PLANE
1. SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC
ORDER COSTAS TSIMAS REPORTEDLY TOLD HIS EC
COLLEAGUES IN ROME JUNE 21 THAT THE PISTOL AND
HAND GRENADES USED BY THE HIJACKERS OF TWA 847
WERE ALREADY ON THE PLANE WHEN THEY BOARDED.
ACCORDING TO THE SEMI-OFFICIAL "ATHENS NEWS
AGENCY" (ANA), TSIMAS, IN ROME FOR A MEETING
OF EC JUSTICE AND INTERIOR MINISTERS, SAID
THAT THE ARMS WERE HIDDEN IN MEAL CONTAINERS,
IMPLYING THEY HAD BEEN SMUGGLED ABOARD IN
CAIRO. THE ANA NOTED, HOWEVER, THAT TSIMAS
DID NOT BLAME EGYPTIAN AUTHORITIES.
2. THE TWA STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK JUNE 21
THAT IT WOULD CONTINUE ITS FLIGHTS TO ATHENS AND
THAT IT BELIEVED SECURITY MEASURES IN GREECE
CONFORM TO U.S. SPECIFICATIONS WAS WIDELY
SENSITIVE
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SITUATION:
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SUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II
MESSAGE / ANNOTATION:
REPLAYED IN THE PRESS HERE JUNE 22. STEARNS
BT
#1604
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Withdrawer
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RB 2/24/2011
W
File Folder
FOIA
TWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)
F97-046/4
WILLS
Box Number
194
22
ID
Document Type
No of Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
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2 6/22/1985
B1
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105556 CABLE\n2 6/22/1985 B1\nB3\n220232Z JUN 85\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of Doc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105557 CABLE\n3 6/22/1985\nB1\n220245Z JUN 85\nB7(E)\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo\nof\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105558 CABLE\n3 6/22/1985 B1\nSTATE 192161\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of Doc Date Restric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105559 CABLE\n6 6/22/1985 B1\nSTATE 192168\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105560 CABLE\n3 6/22/1985 B1\nSTATE 192181\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105562 CABLE\n2 6/22/1985 B1\nB3\n220550Z JUN 85\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105563 CABLE\n2 6/22/1985 B1\nB3\n220649Z JUN 85\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105565 CABLE\n1 6/22/1985 B1\nDHAKA 4676\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\n4\nSENSITIVE\nPAGE 1 - 59\nSITUATION LISTING\nDATE 09/01/85//244\nSITUATION:\nHIJACK\nSUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II\nMESSAGE / ANNOTATION:\nMESSAGE:\nHCE395\nSTU4232\n00 RUEHC\nDE RUEHBL #3701 1730823\nZNR UUUUU ZZH ZZK\n0 220823Z JUN 85 ZFF4\nFM AMEMBASSY BEIRUT\nTO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC NIACT IMMEDIATE 3673\nINFO RUEHDM/AMEMBASSY DAMASCUS IMMEDIATE 1214\nRUEHTV/AMEMBASSY TEL AVIV IMMEDIATE 5786\nBT\nUNCLAS BEIRUT 03701\nDEPT. FOR OPS CENTER TASK FORCE\nE.O. 12356: NA\nTAGS: PTER, CASC, EAIR, LE\nSUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION IN SUPPORT OF HIJACKERS\nREF: FOULON/TASK FORCE TACSAT TELCON 6/21\n1. JUNE 22 BEIRUT PRESS OFFERS FURTHER DETAILS ON\nJUNE 21 AIRPORT DEMONSTRATION BY SHIA YOUTHS IN\nSUPPORT OF TWA HIJACKERS. ACCORDING TO THESE\nREPORTS, A CROWD ESTIMATED AT BETWEEN 700 \"DAILY\nSTAR\") AND 5,000 (\"AS-SAFIR\") MARCHED AT 1530 LOCAL\nFROM THE PROPHET'S MOSQUE IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS TO\nTHE AIRPORT. UP TO HALF THE MARCHERS WERE ESCORTED\nBY THREE CARLOADS OF GUNMEN TO WITHIN 600 METERS OF\nTHE AIRCRAFT. OTHER GUNMEN SEALED OFF THE AIRCRAFT\nFROM THE CROWD. THREE HOODED HIJACKERS AND A NUMBER\nOF SHIA CLERICS MOUNTED AN IMPROVISED STAGE, AND AT\nLEAST ONE HIJACKER AND ONE CLERIC HARANGUED THE CROWD\nFOR APPROX THIRTY MINUTES. THE CROWD THEN DISPERSED\nTO THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS.\n2. THE CROWD, CARRYING SIGNS, BANNERS, AND POSTERS\nOF KHOMEINI, REPORTEDLY CHANTED \"DEATH TO AMERICA,\nDEATH TO REAGAN, DEATH TO ISRAEL.\" A PHOTO IN THE\n\"DAILY STAR\" SHOWS A SIGN READING \"WE ARE SEEKING\nMARTYRDOM WELCOME AMERICA.\" DEMONSTRATORS ALSO\nREPORTEDLY BURNED AN AMERICAN FLAG. ONE HIJACKER AND\nONE CLERGYMAN (REPORTEDLY SHAYKH ZUHAIR KINJAH)\nHARANGUED THE CROWD WITH INFLAMMATORY ANTI-AMERICAN\nSENSITIVE\n42\nSENSITIVE\nPAGE 1 - 60\nSITUATION LISTING\nDATE 09/01/85//244\nSITUATION:\nHIJACK\nSUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II\nMESSAGE / ANNOTATION:\nRHETORIC FOR THIRTY MINUTES, ELICITING RESPONSES OF\n\"ALLAHU AKBAR,\" BEFORE THE CROWD DISPERSED.\n3. THE DEMONSTRATION TOOK PLACE DURING A PERIOD\nWITHOUT HEAVILY SCHEDULED AIRPORT TRAFFIC. AS A\nRESULT, AIRPORT ASSISTANT MANAGER REPORTED, AIRPORT\nOPERATIONS WERE NOT SERIOUSLY HAMPERED.\n$9\nBARTHOLOMEW\nBT\n#3701\nNNNN\nSENSITIVE\n43\nSENSITIVE\nPAGE 1 - 54\nSITUATION LISTING\nDATE 09/01/85//244\nSITUATION:\nHIJACK\nSUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II\nMESSAGE / ANNOTATION:\nMESSAGE:\nHCE402\nSTU4265\nRR RUEHC\nDE RUEHDH #1395 1430842\nZNR UUUUU ZZH\nR 220841T MAY 84\nFM AMCONSUL DHAHRAN\nTO RUFHFR/AMEMBASSY PARIS 0399\nINFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 3859\nRUEHRH/AMEMBASSY RIYADH 0048\nRUEHJI/AMCONSUL JEDDAH 0033\nBT\nUNCLAS DHAHRAN 01395\nDEPT FOR HIJACK GROUP\nE.O. 12356: N/A\nTAGS: CASC, PTER, EAIR, FR, SA\nEUBJECT: ASSISTANCE FOR PASEENGERS ON HIJACKED\nTWA 847 FLIGHT SAMMIE D. PALMER\nREF: (A) PARIS 25611 (B) DHAHRAN 1393\nR\n1. POST WISHES TG THANK PARIS FOR REF A. WE ARE\nATTEMPTING TO CONTACT SAUDI MARCO USING THE TELEPHONE\nNUMBER PROVIDED. EDDY\nBT\n#1395\nNNNN\nSENSITIVE\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB\n2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105567 CABLE\n3 6/22/1985\nB1\nB3\n220858Z JUN 85\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of\nDoc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105568 CABLE\n1 6/22/1985 B1\nBEIRUT 03705\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.\n48\nSENSITIVE\nPAGE 1 - - 50\nSITUATION LISTING\nDATE 09/01/85//244\nSITUATION:\nHIJACK\nSUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II\nMESSAGE / ANNOTATION:\nMESSAGE:\nHCE410\nSTU4309\n00 RUEHC\nDE RUEHTH #1604 1730938\nZNR UUUUU ZZH\n0 2209372 JUN 85\nFM AMEMBASSY ATHENS\nTO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 1402\nINFO RUFHOL/AMEMBASSY BONN 3665\nRUEHBS/AMEMBASSY BRUSSELS 5916\nRUEHEG/AMEMBASSY CAIRO 5207\nRUEHDM/AMEMBASSY DAMASCUS 2635\nRUFHFT/AMCONSUL FRANKFURT 6821\nRUEHLD/AMEMBASSY LONDON 6835\nRUQMQG/AMEMBASSY NICOSIA 1637\nRUFHFR/AMEMBASSY PARIS 7154\nRUEHTV/AMEMBASSY TEL AVIV 5801\nRUEHAU/AMCONSUL THESSALONIKI 7550\nBT\nUNCLAS ATHENS 11604\nE.O. 12356: N/A\nTAGS: CASC, EAIR, PTER, PREL, US, GR\nSUBJECT: 606 OFFICIAL ASSERTS WEAPONS USED IN\n-\nTWA HIJACKING WERE PRE-POSITIONED\n-\nON PLANE\n1. SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC\nORDER COSTAS TSIMAS REPORTEDLY TOLD HIS EC\nCOLLEAGUES IN ROME JUNE 21 THAT THE PISTOL AND\nHAND GRENADES USED BY THE HIJACKERS OF TWA 847\nWERE ALREADY ON THE PLANE WHEN THEY BOARDED.\nACCORDING TO THE SEMI-OFFICIAL \"ATHENS NEWS\nAGENCY\" (ANA), TSIMAS, IN ROME FOR A MEETING\nOF EC JUSTICE AND INTERIOR MINISTERS, SAID\nTHAT THE ARMS WERE HIDDEN IN MEAL CONTAINERS,\nIMPLYING THEY HAD BEEN SMUGGLED ABOARD IN\nCAIRO. THE ANA NOTED, HOWEVER, THAT TSIMAS\nDID NOT BLAME EGYPTIAN AUTHORITIES.\n2. THE TWA STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK JUNE 21\nTHAT IT WOULD CONTINUE ITS FLIGHTS TO ATHENS AND\nTHAT IT BELIEVED SECURITY MEASURES IN GREECE\nCONFORM TO U.S. SPECIFICATIONS WAS WIDELY\nSENSITIVE\n49\nSENSITIVE\nPAGE 1 - 51\nSITUATION LISTING\nDATE 09/01/85//244\nSITUATION:\nHIJACK\nSUBJECT CATAGORY: TWA 847 II\nMESSAGE / ANNOTATION:\nREPLAYED IN THE PRESS HERE JUNE 22. STEARNS\nBT\n#1604\nNNNN\nSENSITIVE\nWITHDRAWAL SHEET\nRonald Reagan Library\nCollection Name\nWithdrawer\nEXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT, NSC: CABLE FILE\nRB 2/24/2011\nW\nFile Folder\nFOIA\nTWA 847 HIJACKING (06/22/1985) (1 OF 2)\nF97-046/4\nWILLS\nBox Number\n194\n22\nID\nDocument Type\nNo of Doc Date\nRestric-\nDocument Description\npages\ntions\n105569 CABLE\n2 6/22/1985\nB1\nSTATE 192244\nThe above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing\nFreedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]\nB-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]\nB-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]\nB-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]\nB-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]\nB-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]\nB-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]\nB-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]\nB-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]\nC. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift."
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