Siege of West Beirut
Arafat directs the PLO during the Israeli siege of West Beirut as negotiations begin over the evacuation of Palestinian fighters from Lebanon.
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1982 in Palestine
Explore 5 historical events and records for Palestine in 1982.
Historical records for Palestine in 1982
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June
August
PLO Evacuation from Beirut Begins
The organized evacuation of PLO fighters from Beirut begins under an internationally supervised agreement while Arafat remains in the besieged city.
Departure from Beirut
Arafat leaves Beirut by sea after the prolonged Israeli siege, ending the PLO's principal military and political base in Lebanon.
September
PLO Headquarters Established in Tunis
Arafat establishes the PLO's principal headquarters in Tunis after the organization's evacuation from Beirut.
Other events (month unknown)
PLO Evacuation
The PLO evacuates Beirut after the Israeli siege and Abbas continues political work from exile
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