Word: marjayoun
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...pullout by the Israeli forces, in fact, leaves their Lebanese Christian allies measurably stronger than before the invasion. Originally centered in an area near Marjayoun, the Christians have now broadened their control of southern Lebanon from the Mediterranean to the slopes of Mount Hermon. The Israelis turned over to Major Haddad's forces 20 of the most vital positions along a 40-mile front three to five miles deep along the Israeli border. Behind them, the Israeli army will be at the ready to back up the Christians if needed...
...border area long known as "Fatahland." Israel, which has already given small arms (TIME, Aug. 2) and even tanks-38 U.S.-built Shermans and 33 captured Soviet T-54s-to the Christians, moved several steps further last week. Israeli helicopters flew ammunition to Christians attacking the town of Marjayoun and ferried out casualties to Israeli hospitals. Israeli paratroops took up crossroads positions around Marjayoun-in sight of Israel-to block off Moslem reinforcements. Israeli artillery along the border, meanwhile, provided fire support for the Christian attackers...