2002: Abu Abbas, the leader of terrorist group- hijacking the Achille Lauro ship in 1985

Abu Abbas, the leader of terrorist group responsible for hijacking the Achille Lauro ship in 1985, expresses regret but does not apologize for the killing of American Leon Klinghoffer.

To:

General public

From:

Abu Abbas, the leader of terrorist group

Year of Apology:

2002

Footnote:

Burns, John F. “Ringleader of ’85 Achille Lauro Hijacking Says Killing Wasn’t His Fault.” New York Times. November 8, 2002.