War in Lebanon 70s and 80s Flashcards

1
Q

1970

A

PLO expelled from Jordan so set up bases in southern Lebanon

-Israeli reprisals attacked Lebanese as well as PLO

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1975

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  • Lebanese army tried to regain control

- Lebanese Muslims joined the PLO against the primarily Christian army

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3
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1978

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Israel invaded Lebanon to fight the PLO-UN troops sent in to maintain order

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4
Q

1982

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PLO attempted to murder the Israeli ambassador in London- so Israel invaded again

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5
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Israeli advance 1982

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advanced to Beirut

-killed 10,000s of civilians by shelling

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6
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1985

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Israelis withdrew completely, leaving a security zone

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7
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Israeli defeat

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-protests in Israel for killing civilians

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8
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2006

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  • Israel invaded again - large death toll and over 1 million homeless
  • Hezbollah claimed victory as its force was still whole
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