Ariel SHaron and Lebanon War

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Ariel Sharon: War in Lebanon   Following the activities of the terrorist organizations operating in Lebanon against Northern Israel, decides his new Likud coalition after the elections to order the air force to attack terrorist targets in the heart of Beirut. Dozens of civilians injured in the attack. In July 1981, comes to the Middle East U.S. mediator Philip Habib, and after successful negotiations to bring Israel and the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization), the signing of a cease Respected ceasefire by Israel and the PLO. Meanwhile, Ariel Sharon instructs the IDF General Staff to prepare Operation prevent shelling of northern Israel by destroying the terrorist infrastructure in Beirut and forcing the retreat of Syrian forces in Lebanon, the Lebanese capital. Politically, Sharon strives to create the circumstances that will allow the choice of pro Lebanese government - Israel. According to the plan the operation, the IDF should take over Beirut within 96 hours. General Staff completes the preparation of the program in January 1982, IDF forces begin training under the program. Program Is known as "Operation pine." Ariel Sharon spends months planning and fighting moves secretly met with Phalangist commanders, the Lebanese Christian militia. Sharon seeks Bringing the Phalangists to power in Lebanon after the PLO expelled from Beirut., He sees Phalangist ally which would liberate Lebanon The grip of Syria and the Palestinian organizations. In February 1982 the Chief of Staff Rafael Eitan (Raful) seeks government approval for military action against terrorist organizations in Lebanon following the intrusion The number of terrorists from Jordan to Israel. Government confirms air strike on Beirut. While making their way to the northern border of large ground forces To prepare for a ground operation in case the PLO to Lebanon decide to shell northern Israel in response to the planned air attack on Beirut. U.S., fearing the collapse of the ceasefire agreement reached in the mediation of Philip Habib, opposes large-scale ground operation. Because of this Canceled the planned air strike. On April 21, 1982 killed an IDF officer landmine explosion in southern Lebanon. Government of Israel instructs Air Force attack terrorist targets in Lebanon. PLO Not comment on this air strike. On June 3, 1982, the Israeli ambassador to Britain, Shlomo Argov, was shot in the head by the terrorist organization Palestinian assassin Abu Nidal. Argov was wounded Difficult in the assassination attempt. Over the years Argov's condition getting worse until he was paralyzed from the neck down. Shlomo Argov remains Hospitalized in the rehabilitation department at Hadassah Mount Scopus in Jerusalem for 21 years until his death in 2003. On Friday, June 4, 1982, the Israeli government held an emergency meeting following the attempted assassination of Ambassador Shlomo Argov and make a decision to order Air Force attacked terrorist targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon. Ministers understand that if the PLO would respond to Air Force bombing attack settlements North, will have to be an extensive ground operation in Lebanon.