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Battles Begin
Battles begin between the PLO and Kataeb militia of Christians enter Beirut, the downtown area is destroyed with warfare and each side claims a part and hundreds of civilians are taken hostage. The military is in shambles and the government is split. -
New President
Elias Sarkis is elected president. -
Syrian Army Intervenes
The Tel al-Zaatar massacre occurs. The Syrian army intervenes for the first time. -
Ceasefire Occurs
An Arab League summit occurs to instill a ceasefire backed by the deployment of peacekeeping troops. -
Siege of Beirut
The 1982 Lebanon War occurs as well as the Siege of Beirut. Bashir Gemayel is elected president on 23 August and assassinated 14 September. Soon after the Sabra and Shatila massacre occurs. The Israelis withdraw. Amin Gemayel is elected president. -
US Involved in Conflict
1983 United States embassy bombing occurs. -
Control Switches
The Lebanese army, after controlling Beirut since Israeli withdrawal, is expelled from West Beirut, the Amal Party and the Druze Progressive Socialist Party take control of West Beirut. The multi-nationals withdraw from Lebanon -
Assasination Attempt
Assassination attempt on Hezbollah leader, Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah. -
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Assassination of Rashid Karami
The First Intifada begins and the anger toward Israel in Lebanon increases. There are hundreds of Lebanese and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. -
Heavy War Begins
Heavy fighting begins between the Lebanese army still under General Aoun's control and the Lebanese Forces. As well as fighting between Amal and Hezbollah and continued resistance to Israeli occupation and Israeli reprisal raids. -
National Reconciliation
A National Reconciliation is formed under the leadership of Omar Karami. The Taif Agreement is for the first time being put into practice. -
General Amnesty
Parliament passes the law of General Amnesty.