Headquarters in Tunis: 1982–1991 In 1982, the PLO relocated to Tunis, Tunisia after it was driven out of Lebanon by Israel during the 1982 Lebanon War. Following massive raids by Israeli forces in Beirut, it is estimated that 8,000 PLO fighters evacuated the city and dispersed.Helena Cobban (1984), The Palestinian Liberation Organisation: People, Power and Politics, Cambridge University Press, p. 3.
Headquarters in Tunis 1982–1991 In 1982 the PLO relocated to Tunis Tunisia after it was driven out of Lebanon by Israel during the 1982 Lebanon War Following massive raids by Israeli forces in Beirut it is estimated that 8000 PLO fighters evacuated the city and dispersedHelena Cobban (1984) The Palestinian Liberation Organisation People Power and Politics Cambridge University Press p 3