Israeli forces invaded southern Lebanon with the stated objective of pushing Palestinian armed groups north of the Litani River. The invasion displaced civilians and intensified conflict in the south. Lebanese authorities protested the violation of sovereignty. Result: international demands for Israeli withdrawal.
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What was the stated Israeli objective of Operation Litani?
Israeli forces invaded southern Lebanon with the stated objective of pushing Palestinian armed groups north of the Litani River. The invasion displaced civilians and intensified conflict in the south. Lebanese authorities protested the violation of sovereignty. Result: international demands for Israeli withdrawal.
Israel launches Operation Litani in southern Lebanon occurred in 1978.
Israeli forces invaded southern Lebanon with the stated objective of pushing Palestinian armed groups north of the Litani River. The invasion displaced civilians and intensified conflict in the south. Lebanese authorities protested the violation of sovereignty. Result: international demands for Israeli withdrawal.