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February 1975

Monday, 3 February 1975

The Lebanese war · 111101 entry in the original chronology

After a debate that lasted 15 days, the conclave chose unanimously a neutralist candidate. Mgr Antonios Khoreiche was the new Patriarch of Antioch and the Middle East.
What the books addAntoine Khuraych headed the Maronite Church from his election on 3 February 1975 (enthronement 9 February) until 1986, styling himself the 'patriarch of dialogue'.

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March 1976

Wednesday, 3 March 1976

The Lebanese war · 111101 entry in the original chronology

The army took in charge the downtown and its men were positioned in the green zone of Beirut.

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February 1980

Sunday, 3 February 1980

The Lebanese war · 111101 entry in the original chronology

Arab Strike Force units stationed in Beirut projected to withdraw towards Aley in the next few days. The decision surprised the government and the chief of State presided a meeting to study how to fill the gap.
What the books addHistorians describe the Syrian pull-back from Beirut in 1980 as a redeployment to the Bekaa and to mountain positions overlooking the capital, with a garrison kept in West Beirut (Hanf). The Lebanese army could not replace the departing Arab Deterrent Force everywhere (Picard).

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March 1985

Sunday, 3 March 1985

The Lebanese war · Added from the books

Hundreds of Israeli troops raid Maarakeh.
On 3 March hundreds of Israeli troops searched Maarakeh, east of Tyre, home of the resistance leader Khalil Jerardi. Hidden with his colleague Mohammed Saad, he met the press within hours; a bomb killed both next day (entry of 4 March).

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February 1986

Monday, 3 February 1986

The Lebanese war · 111101 entry in the original chronology

Death hit once again. A bomb hidden in a suitcase exploded in Jdeideh killing four persons and wounding 22 others.

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February 1988

Wednesday, 3 February 1988

The Lebanese war · 111101 entry in the original chronology

Winter is tough. A 20 cm snow layer covers Tripoli where it had not snowed since 1947.

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March 1988

Thursday, 3 March 1988

The Lebanese war · 111101 entry in the original chronology

Ralph Schray, The West German national kidnapped on January 27, is released in Beirut and driven to Damascus.

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March 1989

Friday, 3 March 1989

The Lebanese war · Added from the books

General Aoun orders a naval blockade of the militia ports of Khalde, Jiyeh and Ouzai.
Aoun had the navy and helicopter units close Khalde, Jiyeh and Ouzai, ports the PSP and Amal had kept, though Syria had officially warned him off militias beyond his own area. Frangieh's Marada had given Selaata port to the army.

Sources differ: De Clerck and Malsagne date the closure order to 6 March (see entry 1129).

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February 1990

Saturday, 3 February 1990

The Lebanese war · 111101 entry in the original chronology

February 3, 4
The army takes control of Dbayeh after a tough battle.
What the books addHanf: the army's counter-offensive of 6 February 1990 reached the coast near Antelias and took Dbayeh, home to Lebanese Forces barracks and the militia's finance department.

Other date in the books: Tuesday, 6 February 1990

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February 2014

Monday, 3 February 2014

Since 2005 · From the books

Suicide bombing in Choueifat.
A suicide bomber struck at Choueifat, south of Beirut.

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