On 27 January 1969, Iraqi authorities hanged 14 alleged spies (nine Jews, three Muslims and two Christians) for Israel in a public execution in Baghdad where citizens were invited by Baghdad Radio to Liberation Square, which is Baghdad's biggest and most central square, to "come and enjoy the feast".
On 27 January 1969, Iraqi authorities hanged 14 alleged spies (nine Jews, three Muslims and two Christians) for Israel in a public execution in Baghdad where citizens were invited by Baghdad Radio to Liberation Square, which is Baghdad's biggest and most central square, to "come and enjoy the feast".