Prelude

The 1982 Lebanon War: A Timeline of Key Events

Prelude

The 1982 Lebanon War began on 6 June 1982 when Israel invaded southern Lebanon. The invasion was a response to a series of cross-border attacks by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) into Israel.

Key Events

On 30 August 1982, under the supervision of the Multinational Force, the PLO withdrew from Lebanon.

On September 14, 1982, Bachir Gemayel, the Lebanese president-elect and leader of the Lebanese Forces, was assassinated.

The massacre of more than 300 Palestinian and Lebanese men, women, and children at the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut occurred between September 16-18, 1982.

The Siege of Beirut ended on September 21, 1982, with the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the city.

Conclusion

The 1982 Lebanon War was a complex and tragic conflict that had a profound impact on the region. The war left a legacy of violence and instability that continues to this day.