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Lebanon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (7310 words) |
 | After a string of Israeli victories in the Jordan Valley, the Arab Liberation Army, commanded by Gen. Fawzi Kaukji found itself cut off from its Syrian bases, and Lebanon took over logistical support. |
| On 31 October, 1948, the Arab Liberation Army was soundly defeated at the Battle of Sasa and forced to flee into Lebanon, the new Israel Defense Forces in pursuit. |
| The country was supposedly recovering from the effects of the war, with foreign investment and tourism on the rise, yet debt was rising and the standard of living was declining. |
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