PLO in Lebanon

This article is part of a series about Yasser Arafat
Personal Early life Compound Death conspiracy theories Suha Arafat (wife) President of the Palestinian National Authority Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman (1969–2004) PLO in Lebanon Pre-presidency War of Attrition Battle of Karameh Black September Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon First Intifada Operation Wooden Leg Israeli–Palestinian conflict Lebanese Civil War Battle of the Hotels Aishiyeh massacres Chekka massacre 1978 South Lebanon conflict Battle of Zahleh 1982 Lebanon War Battle of Tripoli War of the Camps Battle of Sidon Presidency Israeli–Palestinian conflict Oslo Accords 2000 Camp David Summit Second Intifada Elections 1996
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The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was based in Lebanon for a significant period of time (1960s-1982), using their set-up in the country to expand as an organization, gathering support and maintaining their armed struggle with Israel. Arguably, the Lebanon period was the most significant time in the PLO's existence, both for reasons of political gain and international recognition – though it also involved a great deal of violence, displacement of civilians and economic instability.^[1] The PLO was able to maintain a strong presence, particularly in Southern Lebanon for a number of years and was often the cause of dissatisfaction and fear amongst Lebanese citizens due to religious tensions and a confusion of structure.