1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20566Updated June 10, 2000The South Lebanon Army (SLA): History, Collapse, Post-Withdrawal StatusJoshua RuebnerAnalyst in Middle East AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Divis
2、ionSummaryFollowing its 1982 invasion of and 1985 partial withdrawal from Lebanon, Israelcreated the South Lebanon Army (SLA), composed of local Lebanese, in order toadvance its political and security objectives in Lebanon. In May 2000, Israel unilaterallywithdrew from its self-declared “security zo
3、ne” in south Lebanon, leading to the collapseof the SLA. This report provides historical background on the SLA, its collapse, and thestatus of its members following Israels withdrawal. This report is unlikely to beupdated. For further information on Lebanon, see CRS Report IB89118, Lebanon, byClyde
4、R. Mark, updated frequently.Historical Background on the South Lebanon Army (SLA)In June 1982, Israel launched “Operation Peace for Galilee,” an invasion of Lebanonthat was originally intended to destroy the military and political presence of the PalestineLiberation Organization (PLO) on Israels nor
