South Lebanon security belt administration
The South Lebanon security belt administration was a Lebanese Christian provisional government body that exercised authority in the Israeli-occupied "Security Zone" of southern Lebanon. It replaced the administrative authority of the State of Free Lebanon, which collapsed in 1984, and operated from 1985 until 2000 with full logistical and military support from Israel. It controlled 850 square kilometres (330 sq mi) of territory in the Security Zone.[1]
| South Lebanon security belt administration | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Established | 1985 |
| Dissolved | 2000 |
| State | Israeli Security Zone |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Leader | Antoine Lahad |
| Headquarters | Marjayoun |
During its functioning years, the administration was headed by Antoine Lahad, a Maronite Christian military officer.[1] Lahad's 2,400-strong South Lebanon Army, financed and equipped by Israel and supported by 1,000 Israeli troops, was the official armed force of the Security Zone.[1]
See also
- State of Free Lebanon, a breakaway polity that preceded the security belt administration
- Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon, 1985–2000 military occupation of parts of Lebanon by Israel
References
- Lancaster, Barton Gellman; John (21 April 1996). "THE UNDOING OF ISRAEL'S SECURITY ZONE'". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
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