Amin Gemayel
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Amin Gemayel served as the president of Lebanon from 1982 to 1988. He is part of the prominent Maronite Christian Gemayel family, which has been influential in Lebanese politics for decades. Amin's brother, Bashir Gemayel, was elected president but was assassinated before taking office, leading to Amin's presidency.1
Unlike his brother, Amin Gemayel was known for his conciliatory approach towards Lebanon's religious groups. Despite his efforts, he was unable to broker an agreement to end the country's civil war, which continued to plague Lebanon throughout his term. After his presidency, Amin remained active in the Phalange Party.12
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Bashir’s older brother, Amin Gemayel (b. 1942, Bikfaya), was elected president of Lebanon a week after Bashir died. In contrast to his warlike brother, Amin had shown himself to be conciliatory toward the other religious groups in Lebanon during his 12 years as a member of the Lebanese…
Read MoreBashir’s older brother, Amin Gemayel (b. 1942, Bikfaya), was elected president of Lebanon a week after Bashir died. In contrast to his warlike brother, Amin had shown himself to be conciliatory toward the other religious groups in Lebanon during his 12 years as a member of the Lebanese…
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LebanonCivil warThe election of Bashir’s brother, Amin Gemayel, to the presidency in late September 1982 failed to temper the mounting violence as battles between the Christians and the Druze broke out in the traditionally Druze territory of the Shūf Mountains, resulting in numerous Christian fatalities. The Western peacekeeping forces that had…
Read MoreThe election of Bashir’s brother, Amin Gemayel, to the presidency in late September 1982 failed to temper the mounting violence as battles between the Christians and the Druze broke out in the traditionally Druze territory of the Shūf Mountains, resulting in numerous Christian fatalities. The Western peacekeeping forces that had…
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