Election of Emile Lahoud
Parliament elects army commander Emile Lahoud as President of Lebanon, preparing the transfer of office from Elias Hrawi the following month.
Role range: 1998-2007
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Emile Lahoud Biography and Timeline
Follow Emile Lahoud through 6 dated historical records for Lebanon.
Emile Lahoud, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1998
2000
Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon
Israeli forces withdraw from southern Lebanon after a long military presence, transforming the security situation along the border during President Emile Lahoud's term.
Role range: 2000-2000 – 1998-2007
2004
Extension of Emile Lahoud Presidency
Parliament approves a constitutional amendment extending President Emile Lahoud's term by three years, a decision that becomes a major focus of domestic and international political dispute.
Role range: 1998-2007
2005
Assassination of Rafik Hariri
Former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri is killed by a massive bombing in central Beirut, triggering a profound political crisis during President Emile Lahoud's extended term.
Role range: 2005-2005 – 1998-2007
Syrian Military Withdrawal
The final Syrian military and security forces leave Lebanon after nearly three decades of direct deployment, substantially altering the political environment of President Emile Lahoud's administration.
Role range: 2005-2005 – 1998-2007
2006
Lebanon War
War begins between Israel and Hezbollah after a cross-border attack and capture of Israeli soldiers, exposing Lebanon to intensive bombardment and displacement during President Emile Lahoud's final full year in office.
Role range: 2006-2006 – 1998-2007
Records, sources and methodology
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