Mountain War (A)

(14 Oct 1983) RR8341: Lebanon: Mountain War W015053 WTN Lebanon - 14 October 1983 and File The Druze community has emerged as a leading force in Lebanon. Its militia has defied the Lebanese army in the Chouf mountains, giving the Druze political leader, Walid Jumblatt, a strong negotiating position in the search for a lasting settlement. Walid Jumblatt on visit to Rome, and speaking at a press conference; Lebanese army at barricades in Beirut suburb, firing at Moslem militia; Chouf mountain views US warship at sea; Deserted streets in Druze mountain town of Aley, Druze militiamen Lebanese army troops move towards mountains; Tank and artillery fire, and explosions in mountains; Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...