Lebanese Army-PLO Clashes
Serious fighting erupts between the Lebanese Army and Palestinian armed groups, confronting President Suleiman Frangieh's government with an escalating challenge to state authority and internal security.
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1973 in Lebanon
Explore 10 historical events and records for Lebanon in 1973.
Historical records for Lebanon in 1973
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Arab Support
Promises Lebanese political support for the Arab war effort without opening a main front.
Arab Support
Expresses support for Syria after the war begins while Lebanon avoids direct entry into the conflict.
Manages Lebanese diplomacy as the October War spreads tension across the Levant
Manages Lebanese diplomacy as the October War spreads tension across the Levant.
United Nations
Supports Arab diplomatic positions as the United Nations debates a ceasefire.
Ceasefire
Welcomes a ceasefire while warning that Lebanon remains exposed to the conflict fallout.
Border Security
Faces pressure from Palestinian armed activity and Israeli retaliation along the southern border.
Border Security
Keeps the Lebanese Army on alert as the Syrian and Israeli fronts escalate.
Radar Installations
Lebanese radar installations at Barouk become part of the regional crisis.
Refugees
Deals with regional pressures and population movements linked to the October War.
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