The Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon lasted for eighteen years, from 1982 until 2000. In June 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon in response to attacks from southern Lebanon by Palestinian militants. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) occupied the southern half of Lebanon as far as the capital city Beirut, together with allied Maronite Christian paramilitaries involved in the Lebanese Civil War. The IDF left Beirut on 29 September 1982, but continued to occupy the country's southern half. Amid rising casualties from guerrilla attacks, the IDF withdrew south to the Awali river on 3 September 1983. From February to April 1985, the IDF carried out a phased withdrawal to a "Security Zone" along the border, which it said was to protect northern Israel.
Israeli troops withdraw from southern Lebanon after 22 years of occupation.
The Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon lasted for eighteen years, from 1982 until 2000. In June 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon in response to attacks from southern Lebanon by Palestinian militants.
Historical Significance
The Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon lasted for eighteen years, from 1982 until 2000.
Events Before
Euro currency is introduced to world financial markets
The European Currency Unit (French: Unité de compte européenne, Spanish: Unidad Monetaria Europea, German: Europäische Währungseinheit ; ⟨₠⟩, ECU, or XEU) was a unit of account used by the European...
President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial begins in the US Senate after the House voted to impeach him for lying about
President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial begins in the US Senate after the House voted to impeach him for lying about his affair with Monica Lewinsky
"The Sopranos", starring James Gandolfini as mobster Tony Soprano, debuts on HBO
The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. The series follows Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey Mafia boss who suffers from panic attacks.
American actress Angelina Jolie (23) divorces actor Jonny Lee Miller (26) after 3 years of marriage
Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
US President Bill Clinton is acquitted by the Senate in his impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, began in the U.S. Senate on January 7, 1999, and concluded with his acquittal on February 12.
Events After
Angourie Rice is born
Angourie Rice, Australian actress, known for australian actress, was born on 2001-01-01. Angourie Isabel Teresa Rice is an Australian actress.
Washington Wizards forward Michael Jordan becomes the fourth player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points when he
Washington Wizards forward Michael Jordan becomes the fourth player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points when he hits a free throw in the second quarter of an 89-83 win against his old team, the Chicago Bulls
Wikipedia, a free Wiki or content encyclopedia, is launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger
Lawrence Mark Sanger is an American Internet project developer and philosopher who co-founded Wikipedia, along with Jimmy Wales.
Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage
Tennis star Boris Becker (34) divorces designer Barbara Feltus (35) after 8 years of marriage
MLB outfielder David Justice (34) weds model Rebecca Villalobos
MLB outfielder David Justice (34) weds model Rebecca Villalobos
More from the 2000s
Angourie Rice is born
Angourie Rice, Australian actress, known for australian actress, was born on 2001-01-01. Angourie Isabel Teresa Rice is an Australian actress.
Shirley Chisholm dies
Shirley Chisholm politician, known for american politician, died on 2005-01-01. Shirley Anita Chisholm ( CHIZ-əm; née St.
Gisborne, New Zealand, with a population of approximately 32,754, is the first city in the world to welcome the new Mill
Gisborne, New Zealand, with a population of approximately 32,754, is the first city in the world to welcome the new Millennium
Euro banknotes and coins become legal tender in twelve of the European Union's member states
There are eight denominations of euro coins, ranging from one cent to two euro (the euro is divided into a hundred cents). The coins first came into use in 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 24, 2000?
- The Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon lasted for eighteen years, from 1982 until 2000. In June 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon in response to attacks from southern Lebanon by Palestinian militants. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) occupied the southern half of Lebanon as far as the capital city Beirut, together with allied Maronite Christian paramilitaries involved in the Lebanese Civil War.
- Why is Israeli troops withdraw from southern Lebanon after 22 years of occupation. significant?
- The Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon lasted for eighteen years, from 1982 until 2000.