Lebanese Civil War

The Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) had its origin in the conflicts and political compromises of Lebanon's colonial period and was exacerbated by the nation's changing demographic trends, Christian and Muslim inter-religious strife, and proximity to Syria and Israel. After a short break in the fighting in 1976 due to the Arab league summit and Syrian troops, civil strife continued, with the focus of the fighting primarily in south Lebanon, occupied first by the Palestine Liberation Organization, and then by Israel. Events and political movements that contributed to Lebanon's violent implosion include, among others, the departure of European colonial powers, the emergence of Arab Nationalism and disagreement in Lebanon as to the country's national identity, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, and Black September in Jordan 1970 and the subsequent transfer of many Palestinian fighters to Lebanon.

Related Topics:
1975 - 1990 - Lebanon - Christian - Muslim - Syria - Israel - Palestine Liberation Organization - Arab Nationalism - Arab-Israeli Conflict - Black September in Jordan - Palestinian

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