Battle of Sidon (1991)

The Battle of Sidon was a battle fought between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Lebanese Government from 2[2] to 6[1] July 1991, and was the final battle of the Lebanese Civil War. The causes of the battle laid in the PLO's refusal to accept the Taif Agreement, which required the PLO to disarm. The government's deadline for PLO withdrawal from Sidon was on 1 July 1991.[2] After 4 days of fighting, the PLO capitulated, marking the end of hostilities in the Lebanese Civil War. The Lebanese Government hoped that defeating the PLO would convince Israel to end its occupation of Southern Lebanon, which the Israeli government justified by its need for a buffer against PLO incursions.[1]

Battle of Sidon
Part of the Lebanese Civil War
Sidon
Battle of Sidon (1991) (Lebanon)
Date2 - 6 July 1991
Location
Sidon, Lebanon
33°33′38″N 35°23′53″E
Result Lebanese Government victory
Belligerents

Lebanese Government
Supported by:

 Syria[1]

Palestine Liberation Organization [1]

Commanders and leaders
Elias Hrawi Unknown
Strength

6,000 troops[2]

135 tanks[2]		 Unknown
Casualties and losses
80 killed[1]

References
  1. Hijazi, Ihsan A. (1991-07-06). "Lebanese Army Finishes P.L.O. Ouster". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  2. Hijazi, Ihsan A. (1991-07-02). "Lebanese Clash with P.L.O. in South". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
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