1983 Beirut barracks bombings
Suicide bombing attack
(Redirected from 1983 Beirut barracks bombing)
The 1983 Beirut barracks bombings were a double terrorist attack that happened on 23 October 1983 during the Lebanese Civil War. Two suicide truck bombs hit buildings housing French and American troops. In total, 299 people were killed. A group called Islamic Jihad Organization claimed responsibility for the attacks.
