Beirut - City Under Siege (A)

(16 Jul 1982) RR8229: Lebanon: Beirut - City Under Siege
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Lebanon - 16 July 1982 and File
The Lebanese capital becomes a city under siege as the Israelis try to force PLO guerrillas into surrender.
Israeli shelling of West Beirut, and buildings ablaze;
Israeli armour in June move into Lebanon and through Sidon;
Israeli forces on outskirts of Beirut;
Israelis control Museum checkpoint between East and West Beirut;
Israeli defence minister Ariel Sharon talks about Israel intentions "to destroy terrorist organisations";
Israelis control movement of supplies in port area;

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