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Israel withdrew its military forces from southern Lebanon after a 22-year occupa
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May 24

Israel Withdraws from Lebanon: Sovereignty Restored After 22 Years

Israel withdrew its military forces from southern Lebanon after a 22-year occupation that began with the 1978 invasion, a retreat driven by mounting casualties from Hezbollah guerrilla attacks. Lebanon designated the date as Liberation Day, though Israel retained control of the disputed Shebaa Farms area, leaving a territorial grievance that continued to fuel cross-border tensions.

May 24, 2000

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