Operation Litani Launched

Date: March 14, 1978 • Location: Zahlé, Lebanon

This milestone marked the outbreak and beginning of this historic period, which spanned 1978–1978.

The Israel Defense Forces launch Operation Litani, a seven-day campaign to invade and occupy southern Lebanon.

The Israel Defense Forces, alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal (צה״ל), is the national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security apparatus. The IDF is headed by the chief of the general staff, who is subordinate to the defense minister.