1967 - 1973

1967, June - Lebanon plays no active role in the Arab-Israeli war, but is to be affected by its aftermath when Palestinians use Lebanon as a base for activities against Israel.

1968, December 28 - In retaliation for an attack by two members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) on an Israeli plane in Athens, Israel raids Beirut airport, destroying 13 civilian planes.

1969, November - The Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Emile Bustani, and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Yasir Arafat sign an agreement in Cairo, which aims to control Palestinian guerrilla activities in Lebanon.

1973, April 10 - Israeli commandos raid Beirut and kill three Palestinian leaders, close associates of Arafat. The Lebanese government resigns the next day.