The committee, established as part of the German government's effort to reconcile the bereaved families, convened for the first time. Home Secretary Nancy Passer said: "The events surrounding this horrific attack will finally be thoroughly and transparently examined" On September 5, 1972, eight members of a Palestinian group called "Black September" climbed the fence of the Olympic Village.
They broke into the building where the Israeli team was staying and killed wrestling coach Moshe Weinberg and weightlifter Yossi Romano. Several Israeli athletes managed to escape but nine were caught.