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It was in response to America's support for Israel, who many Palestinian Muslims blamed for the massacre of innocent civilians in the refuge camps of Sabra and Shatila. It was claimed that the Israeli army, stood by and watched while their allies the Lebanese Christian Phalangists entered the camps and shot unarmed men women and children. As Israel's main supporter and ally America was felt to be in some way responsible by many Palestinian groups. After the Israeli government established the Kahan Commission to investigate the massacre in 1983 it found that Israeli was indirectly responsible and Ariel Sharon was held to be personally responsible.
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Was the bombing of US Marine Barracks in Lebanon and act of terrorism?
It was.
Where was a US Marine Corps headquarters bombed in October 1983?
Beirut, Lebanon
Where was a US Marine Corps headquaters bombed in October 1983?
In Lebanon.
Where was a us marine corp headquarters bombed in 1983?
Beirut, Lebanon
Where was a united States marine corps headquarters bombed in 1983?
Lebanon
Who was the President during the Bombing of the Marine barracks in Lebanon?
Ronald Reagan was the U.S. President and Amine Gemayel was the President of Lebanon.
Where were the Marine barracks in this nation that were destroyed by a terrorist bomb during the Reagan administration.?
The Marine barracks that were destroyed by a terrorist bomb during the Reagan administration were located in Beirut, Lebanon. The attack took place on October 23, 1983, resulting in the tragic loss of 241 American servicemen.
What are the release dates for CNN Presents - 1993 Marine Barracks Bombing?
CNN Presents - 1993 Marine Barracks Bombing was released on: USA: 2006
Where is the Marine barracks in Adak Alaska?
The Marine Barracks in Adak is located atop Bering Hill. It has underground tunnels connecting it to a chow hall and an above ground hall that connected it to the movie theatre and recreational facilities. The barracks has 4 levels including the basement.
How many American Soldiers died during the Lebanon Conflict?
241 American servicemen , mostly US Marines , lost their lives in the 1983 Beirut , Lebanon barracks bombing .
Who bombed beirut and why did they do it?
Israel bombed Lebanon.Or:Perhaps you are talking about the 1983 bombing of the Barracks that housed Marines and French Troops.
What happened in Lebanon in 1983?
In October of 1983 U.S. marines became the target of a terrorist attack (a truck drove into the marine barracks) killing 300 people. the U.S, marines were part of an international peace keeping force during the Ronald Reagan presidency,
