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Battle of Jezzine (1982) 1982

Battle of Jezzine (1982): Syrian Tank burning in Tzuk Track
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date8 June 1982Wikidata
Year1982Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraPost-1945 (1946 onwards)derived from year
LocationLebanonNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflict1982 Lebanon WarWikidata P361
Coordinates33.5333, 35.5833Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Jezzine was fought on June 8, 1982 between the Israeli Army and the Syrian Army in the Lebanese town of Jezzine. It was the first battle between Israel and Syria in the 1982 Lebanon War. It resulted in Israel capturing the town.

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Location

33.5333, 35.5833 · Lebanon

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