Key Information
Reference code
FIFTY YEARS WAR 6/2
Title
Transcript of interview, 1997, with Prime Minister Salim Hoss
Date(s)
- 1997 Feb 18 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
15pp
Scope and content
Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Salim Hoss, Lebanese Prime Minister 1976-1980, describing the formation of the Arab veteran force in Lebanon, comprising of forces from Syria, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Sudan; difficulties in forming governments in Lebanon (1979-1980); his attempts to control illegal activities of the Phalange group (1976); the Israeli invasion of Lebanon (Mar 1978) and United Nations resolutions relating to settlement of conflict; leading the delegation from Arab League opposing Anwar al-Sadat's peace treaty with Israel (1978); relations between Lebanese and Palestinians in the lead up to the Arab Summit in Tunisia (20-22 Nov 1979). 15pp