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Syrian forces defeat Aoun
Syrian forces defeat Aoun, forcing him to take refuge in the French embassy in Beirut. -
All militias are dissolved, with the exception of Hizbollah.
The Lebanese army defeats the PLO in Sidon in the south of the country. An official pardon is granted for certain crimes committed during the civil war. Aoun is aloud to leave for France after recieving a pardon -
Rafik al-Hariri becomes prime minister
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Israel launches its heaviest attack on southern Lebanon since 1992
In an attempt to combat Hizbollah and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command,srael launches its heaviest attack on southern Lebanon since 1992 -
Israel launches a two-week offensive aimed at Hizbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
Israel launches a two-week offensive aimed at Hizbollah positions in southern Lebanon. The offensive ends when America negotiates an "understanding" under which Hizbollah and Palestinian guerillas agree not to attack civilians in northern Israel. The deal also recognises Hizbollah's right to resist Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon. -
Gen Emile Lahoud is elected president.
Gen Emile Lahoud, a pro-Syria candidate, is elected president. Hariri resigns as prime minister,but is replaced by Salim al-Huss. -
Israel releases 13 lebanese prisoners and withdraws it's troups
Israel releases 13 Lebanese prisoners held without trial for more than 10 years and withdraws its troops from southern Lebanon after a 17 year occupation. In October, Hariri returns as prime minister once again. -
Elie Hobeika is killed in a car bomb
Elie Hobeika, who led the Christian militia behind the massacre of Palestinians in 1982, is killed by a car bomb shortly after claiming he possessed documents that challenged Israel's account of the massacre. -
UN Security Council adopts a resolution calling for foreign troops to leave Lebanon.
UN Security Council adopts a resolution calling for foreign troops to leave Lebanon. Hariri resigns after parliament votes to extend Lahoud's term as president by three years. -
Hariri is killed in a car bomb
Hariri is killed in a car bomb in Beirut leading to massive popular demonstrations that eventually force the resignation of the government and increase international pressure on Syria to withdraw its troops. Syria agrees to a two-part withdrawal, with the first stage to be completed by April.