1. لبنان طلال كريم

2. Pre-Formation WWI, Syria invades LebanonWWI, Syria invades Lebanon Turk RulerTurk Ruler Destroy forest, disease, famineDestroy forest, disease, famine Lose 1/3 of populationLose 1/3 of population Executed Lebanese leadersExecuted Lebanese leaders Relieved by the British and Faysal IRelieved by the British and Faysal I League of Nations give France a mandate, 1918League of Nations give France a mandate, 1918

3. Independence September 1 st, 1920 France established bordersSeptember 1 st, 1920 France established borders Parliament, president, cabinetParliament, president, cabinet Independence 1941, France held onto powerIndependence 1941, France held onto power 1943 First Democratic Government1943 First Democratic Government

4. Conflicts 1948 1 st Arab-Israeli War resulted in 150,000 Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon1948 1 st Arab-Israeli War resulted in 150,000 Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon 1967 Six Day War resulted in another wave of refugees1967 Six Day War resulted in another wave of refugees PLO presence grew, threatening stability of LebanonPLO presence grew, threatening stability of Lebanon 1976 Syria Army invades regions of Lebanon, trying to annex it.1976 Syria Army invades regions of Lebanon, trying to annex it. 1982 Israeli forces invade Lebanon1982 Israeli forces invade Lebanon 1990-2005 Syria occupies Lebanon1990-2005 Syria occupies Lebanon Cedar Revolution ends occupationCedar Revolution ends occupation

5. Religion

6. Leaders President Michael SuleimanPresident Michael Suleiman Ex-Commander of the ArmyEx-Commander of the Army Prime Minister Najib MikatiPrime Minister Najib Mikati BillionaireBillionaire Allowed electionsAllowed elections

7. Parliament

8. 14 March Movement Anti-Syrian Movement in LebanonAnti-Syrian Movement in Lebanon 72 of 128 seats in the National Assembly72 of 128 seats in the National Assembly Led by Saad Hariri, son of assassinated PMLed by Saad Hariri, son of assassinated PM

9. Hezbollah Two Divisions Political and MilitiaTwo Divisions Political and Militia Led by Hassan NasarallahLed by Hassan Nasarallah Militia formed in 1982, Political part in 1992Militia formed in 1982, Political part in 1992 Military group considered a terrorist organizationMilitary group considered a terrorist organization Pro-PalestinianPro-Palestinian Operates mainly in the south of LebanonOperates mainly in the south of Lebanon

10. Israel & Lebanon Since 1967, the Palestinian issue has caused problems between Israel and LebanonSince 1967, the Palestinian issue has caused problems between Israel and Lebanon From the late 60’s to early 80’s Israel invades and occupies portions of Lebanon multiple timesFrom the late 60’s to early 80’s Israel invades and occupies portions of Lebanon multiple times 1993 Israel launches “Operation Accountability” to end the threat posed by Hezbollah1993 Israel launches “Operation Accountability” to end the threat posed by Hezbollah 1996 Israel bombs Hezbollah bases in “Operation Grapes of Wrath”1996 Israel bombs Hezbollah bases in “Operation Grapes of Wrath” 2000 Israel pulls out of southern Lebanon2000 Israel pulls out of southern Lebanon

11. Current issues with Israel Water RightsWater Rights Underwater Gas FieldsUnderwater Gas Fields

12. Arab spring Lebanon is being used as a staging ground to fight Syria, without consentLebanon is being used as a staging ground to fight Syria, without consent Potential for retaliation by SyriaPotential for retaliation by Syria No tyrant to rebel against, weak governmentNo tyrant to rebel against, weak government

13. Issues effecting Lebanon Syria RevoltSyria Revolt IranIran HezbollahHezbollah Palestinian and Israeli ConflictPalestinian and Israeli Conflict

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