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...contingent had been confined to relatively remote areas around Beirut International Airport, while their 1,560 French and 1,400 Italian counterparts were carrying out more visible assignments throughout the devastated city. But last week President Reagan agreed to a request by Lebanese President Amin Gemayel for additional help in providing security in the Lebanese capital. It consisted in fact of only four Jeeps, prominently displaying the Stars and Stripes and carrying three Marines each. Nonetheless, the U.S. presence in East Beirut was an important signal of the Reagan Administration's commitment to the stability of an independent Lebanon...
This policy has dismayed the Israelis, who had hoped to forge an active partnership with a Lebanese government headed by Amin Gemayel's brother Bashir, who was slain nine days before his scheduled inauguration as President two months ago. Perhaps more serious than the disappointment of the Israelis, from Gemayel's point of view, is the dissatisfaction of some members of the Lebanese Forces, the Phalangist-dominated organization of Christian militias that was once headed by Bashir. Many Phalangists resent Amin's attempts at conciliation with the Muslims, and they oppose an effort by his government...
...Amin's uncle, Maurice Gemayel, a member of parliament, died...
...Amin was elected to fill the vacant seat. He subsequently earned a reputation in his own right as an active and thoughtful legislator. He is an eloquent speaker, something highly prized in Arab politics, and is fluent in French and English, as well as in Arabic. In addition to running prosperous family shipping and insurance interests, he founded a conservative French-language newspaper, Le Reveil, located in Beirut. Says Pierre: "Amin has his weaknesses. I know; I raised him. But he is also a person of character, of strong values, and I know that he will use them strongly...
...illusions." Back home, Amin Gemayel's trip, especially his speech before the U.N., was viewed as a success. From the right-wing Phalange newspaper al-Amal, to the Communist an-Nida, the press paid handsome tribute to the way the new President had put his country's case before the world community. At a time when Lebanon needs a little peace and stability, Amin's vigor, coupled with...