Beirut itself became a battleground for conflicts between the various religious and nationalist organizations. Soon the entire country was involved in the anarchy, and several elected government have fallen or their leaders assassinated. Cross border raids, into Israel, also began and escalated. Several dozen French paratroops also died on that fateful day. The day of the Shi'ite suicide truck bomb had begun.
Terrorist attacks let to military reprisals and incursions by Israel.
Moslem extremists and PLO sympathizers carried out skyjackings, bombings, and street riots against Israel and her allies. Nations like Iraq, Iran, Libya, and Syria were soon tied to complicity in terrorist acts against Israel and the countries that supported her. Both the tempo and ferocity of the aggressions seemingly increased with each passing year. America and her sphere of influence continued to prompt Israel to make peace with her neighbors. Both military and financial incentives were given to Israel to encourage less militant actions and reward diplomatic initiatives that might lead to peace.