6 June 1982

⚔The Israeli invasion of Lebanon

Beirut & suburbs#Civil war #Israel–Lebanon

AttackerIsrael / IDF➜TargetPLO / FatahLebanese Army

On 6 June 1982 Israel invaded Lebanon in Operation "Peace for Galilee", on the pretext of the attempt on its ambassador in London. Within a week it reached the outskirts of Beirut and besieged the city for two months until the PLO's departure.

▲ Attempt on ambassador Shlomo Argov in London Battle of Beaufort castle ▼

Cause

Attempt on ambassador Shlomo Argov in London

Leads to

Battle of Beaufort castle Battle of Sultan Yacoub Ansar detention camp opened (context)The PLO leaves Lebanon Election of Bachir Gemayel The 17 May Agreement (context)

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