Election of Elias Sarkis
The Lebanese parliament elects Elias Sarkis as president while the civil war is still under way, with his assumption of office deferred until the completion of Suleiman Frangieh's term.
Role range: 1976-1982
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Elias Sarkis Biography and Timeline
Follow Elias Sarkis through 6 dated historical records for Lebanon.
Elias Sarkis, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1976–1982Years on this page
1976
Inauguration of Elias Sarkis
Elias Sarkis takes the constitutional oath and formally begins his presidential term, declaring the restoration of security and the rebuilding of national institutions to be central priorities.
Role range: 1976-1982
Arab Deterrent Force
Arab summit decisions establish an Arab Deterrent Force in Lebanon, and President Elias Sarkis works with the new security arrangement as outside troops are deployed to separate combatants.
Role range: 1976-1976 – 1976-1982
1978
Operation Litani
Israeli forces invade southern Lebanon in Operation Litani, creating a major sovereignty and security crisis for the government of President Elias Sarkis.
Role range: 1978-1978 – 1976-1982
UN Security Council Resolution 425
The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 425, calling for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and creating UNIFIL while President Elias Sarkis's government seeks restoration of state authority in the south.
Role range: 1978-1978 – 1976-1982
1982
Israeli Invasion of Lebanon
Israel launches a large-scale invasion of Lebanon during the final months of Elias Sarkis's presidency, advancing northward and intensifying the military and political crisis surrounding Beirut.
Role range: 1982-1982 – 1976-1982
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.