I agree with you but, as you hint, it's unlikely that (like lightning) they will try the airlines again. There are so many more targets.
What continues to amaze me is the manner in which the worlds media press on with their ever more alarming warnings about 'Global Terrorism' without even hinting at what might be at the root of it.
I had better not mention the quite correct grievences of the 'Former Occupents of Palestine'.
Just remember American cousin, if it had been North Carolina instead of Palestine, then it would be the NCLO, not the PLO