1982 Lebanon War

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How long is 1982 Lebanon War?Rise of Hezbollah; prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon; increased regional instability
2. What is the start date?June 6, 1982
3. What is the end of major operation in beirut?September 1982
4. What started the 1982 Lebanon War?The war began on June 6, 1982, after Israel said the PLO tried to kill its ambassador, and Israel wanted to stop attacks coming from Lebanon.
5. Why did Israel want to change Lebanon's government?Israel hoped to remove Syrian influence and set up a friendly Christian government so its border would be safer.

Casus Belli: A Latin term for an act or event that serves as a justification for war.
Maronite Christian: A major Christian sect in Lebanon, historically influential in its politics.
Sabra and Shatila Massacre: A massacre of Palestinian refugees and Lebanese Shiites in Beirut by Lebanese militias in September 1982.
Hezbollah: A Shiite Islamist political party and militant group that emerged during the Israeli occupation.