Lebanese Forces (militia)

At the same time, a small number of ill-equipped Lebanese Forces troops also fought battles against the Palestinian and Druze militias and the Syrian troops east of the southern city of [[Sidon]]. The outcome was also a Progressive Socialist Party victory and a contiguous Druze Chouf district with access to Lebanese sea ports.

At the same time, a small number of ill-equipped Lebanese Forces troops also fought battles against the Palestinian and Druze militias and the Syrian troops east of the southern city of [[Sidon]]. The outcome was also a Progressive Socialist Party victory and a contiguous Druze Chouf district with access to Lebanese sea ports.

Jumblatt's militia then overstepped itself by advancing further into [[Souk El Gharb]], a village also held by the Lebanese Forces. After fierce battles and severe casualties, the attackers were pushed back. However, the [[Lebanese Forces]] eventually handed over their positions in [[Souk El Gharb]] to the [[Lebanese army]] which had great interests in defending the town due to the strategic importance it holds for the army and the Lebanese government, as the town lies on the flanks of the Ministry of Defense and the Presidential Palace. After the retreat, the Lebanese Forces freed up more than 2,500 fighters including elite units to fight on other fronts.

Jumblatt's militia then overstepped itself by advancing further into [[Souk El Gharb]], a village also held by the Lebanese Forces. After fierce battles and severe casualties, the attackers were pushed back. However, the [[Lebanese Forces]] eventually handed over their positions in [[Souk El Gharb]] to the [[Lebanese army]] which had great interests in defending the town due to the strategic importance it holds for the army and the Lebanese government, as the town lies on the flanks of the Ministry of Defense and the Presidential Palace. After the retreat, the Lebanese Forces freed up more than 2,500 fighters, including elite units to fight on other fronts.

On 9 October 1984, Fadi Frem would be replaced as commander in chief by Gemayel’s nephew [[Fouad Abou Nader]]. His election was supported by Amin Gemayel, and the Kataeb, who sought to establish his influence over the Lebanese Forces. Fadi Frem and Amin Gemayel were in disagreement in regards to Syria as Amin was more reconciliatory while Frem was strict in his refusal to deal with the Syrians.Zahar, Marie-Joëlle. Lebanese Forces and the Ta’if Accord: Militia Decision-Making in Theoretical Perspective. 1994. pp. 33

On 9 October 1984, Fadi Frem would be replaced as commander in chief by Gemayel’s nephew [[Fouad Abou Nader]]. His election was supported by [[Amin Gemayel]], and the Kataeb, who sought to establish his influence over the Lebanese Forces. Fadi Frem and Amin Gemayel were in disagreement in regards to Syria as Amin was more reconciliatory while Frem was strict in his refusal to deal with the Syrians.Zahar, Marie-Joëlle. Lebanese Forces and the Ta’if Accord: Militia Decision-Making in Theoretical Perspective. 1994. pp. 33

==== First Internal Lebanese Forces Uprising ====

==== First Internal Lebanese Forces Uprising ====