SPECIAL REPORT: All Hezbollah's attacks against American forces
In the 1980s, Hezbollah began operating in Lebanon, taking advantage of the chaos caused by the civil war. This period marked the beginning of a series of severe attacks against American targets.
Dr. Kobby Barda 08.11.2024
The first notable attack occurred on April 18, 1983, when a car bomb struck the American Embassy in Beirut, killing 63 people. This attack was a blow to the American presence in Lebanon.
On October 23, 1983, a truck bomb exploded at the American military headquarters in Beirut. The attack, known as the "Marine Barracks Bombing," claimed the lives of 241 Americans. This attack shocked U.s public opinion and led to the withdrawal of American forces from Lebanon.
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