Operation Peace for Galilee Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the Israelis come into Lebanon in June 1982?
A
Group of Palestinians attempted to murder the Israeli ambassador in London
2
Q
Features of invasion
A
170,000 troops
3500 tanks
600 fighter planes
3
Q
What was the aim of Israel?
A
Drive out the Palestinian forces, destroy their bases and establish a 40 km security zone in Southern Lebanon
4
Q
What happened to the capital of Lebanon, Beirut?
A
Completely surrounded and was bombarded daily for 2 months
5
Q
How many people were killed in the battle of Beirut?
A
20,000
