Lebanon ↔ Central Intelligence Agency

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The Central Intelligence Agency maintained an active operational presence in Lebanon, utilizing local assets like Bashir Gemayel as described in [1] and [2], and managing station operations in Beirut as noted in [3].

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History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 3 facts

accountBill Buckley was sent to Beirut to replace Ken Haas, the Central Intelligence Agency's Beirut Station Chief who was killed in the embassy bombing, and was subsequently kidnapped eighteen days after the United States Marines left Lebanon.

claimThe Central Intelligence Agency relied on Bashir Gemayel, a member of the Christian Maronite sect, as its primary source of information in Lebanon.

accountIsrael and the Central Intelligence Agency supported Bashir Gemayel in Lebanon, receiving his assurance that Americans would be protected in the country, though Gemayel was assassinated thirteen days later.