The Maronites, Lebanon and the state of Israel: early contacts.(Special Issue: Israel) Middle Eastern Studies | October 1, 1995| | COPYRIGHT 1995 Frank Cass & Company Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

One of the results of the outbreak of civil war in Lebanon in 1975 was the formation of closer ties between Israel and the Lebanese Maronite community, which eventually led to increased Israeli involvement in that country. In the course of the 1982 Peace for Galilee Operation, Israel even attempted to establish a `new order' in Lebanon, setting up a regime there that was based on Maronite hegemony and functioned under its aegis.

Israel's involvement in Lebanon, especially in its unsuccessful years 1982-85, gave rise to stormy public debate in Israel. This debate ...

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