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• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85T00287R000800600001-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: January 12, 2017
• Document Release Date: May 17, 2011
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: August 31, 1983
• Content Type: REPORT

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Talking Points for the DDCI
(31 August 1983)
Lebanon Situation Update
The Lebanese Army counteroffensive against the Druze and
Muslim militias to reestablish government control of West Beirut
is continuing. According to press and Embassy reports, fighting
is heavy in several sectors of West Beirut.
-- The Army announced that sources of fire will be dealt
with severely. A total curfew has been imposed, and the
Army has threatened to shoot violators on sight.
-- US Embassy Beirut reports that, as of 1000 local, the
,initiative and momentum in the western half of the city
had shifted from the militias to the Lebanese Army. The
situation, however, remains fluid.
As of 1200 local, most US Embassy personnel were beseiged in
West Beirut. Shells were impacting in very close proximity to
the Embassy, the Duraford Building, and the Cadmos Hotel,
limiting the ability of our personnel to monitor the fighting.
-- Between 1230 and 1346 local, Embassy personnel were
forced to close down their communication center. The
center reopened, however, following a Lebanese Army sweep
The US Marine positions south of the city come under fire
di
cally. No additional marine casualties were reported
todrayo
-- The French, British, and Italian contingents of the
Multinational Force have also been subjected to small
arms and mortar fire, causing some light casualties.
Fighting also erupted in Tripoli this morning. Arranged
President Gemayel today called for a national unity dialogue
with Lebanon's key confessional leaders.
-- As of 1230 EDT, there has been no direct response to
Amin's call.
-- The Army counteroffensive has further alienated Shia Amal
leader Nabih Barri and Druze leader Walid Junblatt.
-- A dialogue without these two leaders would be
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FYI: The US Carrier Task Force today shelled suspected
Druze artillery positions east of Beirut. It also transferred
?500,000 rounds of ammunition to the Lebanese Army through the
port of Juniyah.
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SUBJECT: Talking Points for DDCI
LEBANON: Situation Update
NESA M#83-10207C
Copy 1 - DDCI
Copy 2 - DDI
Copy 3 - D/CPAS
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