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Event war Middle East

Black September (Jordanian Civil War)

1970 CE – 1971 CE

King Hussein expelled PLO fighters from Jordan after they challenged his authority, killing thousands and forcing the PLO to relocate to Lebanon — setting the stage for the Lebanese Civil War.

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Conflict · Middle East

Black September (Jordanian Civil War)

1970 CE – 1971 CE

King Hussein expelled PLO fighters from Jordan after they challenged his authority, killing thousands and forcing the PLO to relocate to Lebanon — setting the stage for the Lebanese Civil War.

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