South Lebanon security belt administration
Former Maronite Christian provisional government in Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War
South Lebanon security belt administration | |
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Overview | |
Established | 1985 |
Dissolved | 2000 |
State | Israeli Security Zone |
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Leader | Antoine Lahad |
Headquarters | Marjayoun |
The South Lebanon security belt administration was a Lebanese Christian provisional government body that exercised authority in the Israeli-occupied "Security Zone" of southern Lebanon . It replaced the administrative authority of the State of Free Lebanon , which collapsed in 1984, and operated from 1985 until 2000 with full logistical and military support from Israel . It controlled 850 square kilometres (330 sq mi) of territory in the Security Zone. [1]
During its functioning years, the administration was headed by Antoine Lahad , a Maronite Christian military officer. [1] Lahad's 2,400-strong South Lebanon Army , financed and equipped by Israel and supported by 1,000 Israeli troops, was the official armed force of the Security Zone. [1]
See also
- State of Free Lebanon , a breakaway polity that preceded the security belt administration
- Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon , 1985–2000 military occupation of parts of Lebanon by Israel
References
- 1 2 3 Lancaster, Barton Gellman; John (21 April 1996). "THE UNDOING OF ISRAEL'S SECURITY ZONE' " . Washingtonpost.com . Retrieved 23 December 2017 .
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