Battle of Khiam (2000)

Battle of Khiam (2000)
Part of the South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000)
DateApril 2000
Location
Result Decisive Hezbollah victory
Territorial
changes
Khiam detention center captured by Hezbollah.
Belligerents
South Lebanese Army Hezbollah

The battle of Khiam, fought between Hezbollah and the South Lebanon Army (SLA) in April and May 2000, which became a crucial step in the disintegration of the South Lebanon Army, in light of the coming withdrawal of IDF troops from South Lebanon.