Phalangist Party
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The Phalangist Party, also known as the Kataeb Party, was a right-wing political party in Lebanon founded in 1937 by Pierre Gemayel. It served as the political arm of the Maronite Christian community, the largest Christian group in Lebanon. The party became a significant force, particularly during the Lebanese Civil War, where its militia played a prominent role in clashes with Muslim and Palestinian fighters. The Phalangists were instrumental in establishing a Christian enclave north of Beirut and were led by Pierre Gemayel until 1980, and later by his son, Bashir Gemayel, who was elected president in 1982 but assassinated shortly after. The party's influence continued into the 21st century with subsequent generations of the Gemayel family leading the party.12
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IsraelThe beginning of the peace process…Christian militia known as the Phalange, who benefited from Israeli weapons and training.
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Israel’s Maronite Christian allies, the Phalange Party, contrary to Sharon’s expectations, did not act to secure the city as they had been expected to do, and a dangerous stalemate ensued. The pro-Israel Haig was forced from office, as a bewildered and angry Reagan, reinforced by U.S. Secretary of Defense Caspar…
Read MoreIsrael’s Maronite Christian allies, the Phalange Party, contrary to Sharon’s expectations, did not act to secure the city as they had been expected to do, and a dangerous stalemate ensued. The pro-Israel Haig was forced from office, as a bewildered and angry Reagan, reinforced by U.S. Secretary of Defense Caspar…
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