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…During the battle of Beirut II, the IDF’s objective was to drive the PLO from Lebanon. The ability of the PLO to leverage the media to gain an advantage was one of the most significant…

…As an example, the IDF in Beirut II employed bombing by fixed-wing aircraft using cluster bomb units, “smart” bombs, phosphorous, and other munitions. Attack helicopters operated on the outskirts of the built up area with…

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