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1978 in Palestine

Explore 4 historical events and records for Palestine in 1978.

Historical records for Palestine in 1978

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May

Invasion of Israel

Arafat, Yasser · River Litani · President of PLO · Politics / PLO

Withdraws Palestinian forces from a buffer zone between Israel & the Litani River

Invasion of Litani River

Arafat, Yasser · River Litani · President of PLO · Politics / PLO

Withdraws Palestinian forces from a buffer zone between Israel & the Litani River

Other events (month unknown)

Arab Palestinian City Twinning Initiative

Abbas, Mahmoud · PLO Official · Politics / PLO

Abbas launched a programme linking Palestinian municipalities with partner cities elsewhere in the Arab world. The initiative was intended to strengthen practical ties and channel financial support toward local infrastructure and public services.

Invasion of Lebanon

Arafat, Yasser · President of PLO · Politics / PLO

Israel invades Lebanon in order to expel the PLO

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