Amin Gemayel Biography and Timeline

Occupation

Israel accepts the US proposal for mutual withdrawal from Lebanon of Israel & Syria

President of Lebanon

Appointed President of the Lebanon after the death of his brother

Role range: 1982-1988

Inauguration of Amin Gemayel

Amin Gemayel takes the constitutional oath as President of Lebanon after the assassination of his brother Beshir and begins his term amid foreign military deployments and continuing civil conflict.

Role range: 1982-1988

United States Embassy Bombing

A suicide bombing destroys much of the United States Embassy in Beirut, adding a major international security crisis to the challenges confronting President Amin Gemayel's government.

Role range: 1983-1983 – 1982-1988

Occupation

Israel & Lebanon sign an agreement for Israeli withdrawal within 3 months

Role range: 1982-1988

Beirut Barracks Bombings

Suicide bombers attack the United States Marine and French military barracks in Beirut, killing hundreds of peacekeeping personnel and severely weakening the multinational presence supporting stability in Lebanon.

Role range: 1983-1983 – 1982-1988

Withdrawal of United States Marines

United States Marine forces withdraw from Beirut to offshore positions as the multinational intervention contracts and President Amin Gemayel's government faces worsening internal military fragmentation.

Role range: 1984-1984 – 1982-1988

Siege of Beirut

The Lebanese Army loses control of West Beirut

Cancellation of May 17 Agreement

The Lebanese government cancels the 17 May 1983 agreement with Israel after Syrian opposition and domestic political pressure prevent implementation of the planned reciprocal withdrawal arrangements.

Role range: 1984-1984 – 1982-1988

Transfer to Transitional Military Government

With parliament unable to elect a successor, outgoing President Amin Gemayel appoints a transitional military government headed by army commander Michel Aoun shortly before the presidential term expires.

Role range: 1982-1988