The Marines were to maintain a visible “presence” in the capital of Beirut, in the hopes that it would deter further bloodshed among the various warring factions and militias fighting for ...

(AP/Wide World Photos) By early 1983, the multinational force made up of U.S., French and Italian soldiers had settled into their peacekeeping duties in Beirut. This military presence soon pushed ...

Israel says it is in retaliation for an attack on Israeli-occupied territory on Saturday, which it blames on Hezbollah ...