الحزب الشيوعي اللبناني
Conflict between Israel and the Lebanese resistance (mainly Hezbollah, Amal movement, and Lebanese Communist Party ) continued leading to a series of violent events, including the Qana massacre, and to big losses. In 2000, the Israeli forces withdrew from Lebanon . It estimated that over 17,000 civilians were killed and over 30,000 were injured. Since then, the 25th of May is regarded by the Lebanese as the Liberation Day.