LBN43020
| Title | Actors/Parties Involved | Description | Date of incident | Death toll | Number of Injured | Sources of Conflict | Security Incident Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An UNIFIL convoy was targeted in an explosion killing six peacekeepers were killed near Khiyam | UNIFIL |
June 24, 2007: An UNIFIL convoy traveling near Khiyam, South Lebanon, was targeted in an explosion. Six peacekeepers were killed. |
Sunday, June 24, 2007 | 6persons | 0persons | Explosion | |
| Four UN observers were killed by an Israeli guided missile on their post in Khiam | Israeli army, UNIFIL |
July 25, 2006: In Khiyam, South Lebanon, four UN observers were killed by an Israeli precision guided missile fired on their clearly marked post. HRW reports of frequent attacks on UNIFIL positions and reminds that peacekeeping forces “are entitled to the same protection from attack afforded to civilians. |
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 | 4persons | 0persons | Air Strike, Raid | |
| Souha Bechara arrested and detained without charge or trial until 1998 at Khiyam for attempting to kill SLA leader Antoine Lahd | South Lebanon Army (SLA), Lebanese Civilians |
November 7, 1988: Souha Bechara was arrested and detained without charge or trial until 1998 at Khiyam for attempting to kill SLA leader Antoine Lahd. Her family was allowed to visit her for the first time in 1995. She was released on September 3, 1998. Out of the 10 years she spent there, 6 were spent in solitary confinement. She reports that she and other women detainees were tortured, which included beatings, threats, rape, electrical shocks, and sexual harassment by other women prisoners |
Monday, November 7, 1988 to Thursday, September 3, 1998 | 0persons | 0persons | Cruel Treatment and Torture, Gender Based Violence [inc. sexual violence], Unlawful Detention | |
| One hundred and twenty detainees from Khiyam went on a three-day hunger strike |
November 1987: One hundred and twenty detainees from Khiyam went on a three-day hunger strike. After a forced-feeding attempt, they were taken to the yard, beaten, and soaked with water |
Sunday, November 1, 1987 | 0persons | 0persons | Cruel Treatment and Torture, Unlawful Detention | ||
| A South Lebanese man in his 50s from Hula was arrested because he refused to collaborate with Israeli forces |
June 20, 1987: A South Lebanese man in his 50s from Hula was arrested because he refused to collaborate with Israeli forces. He died as a result of torture and ill-treatment in detention in Khiyam in early July |
Saturday, June 20, 1987 to Wednesday, July 1, 1987 | 1 person | 0persons | Cruel Treatment and Torture, Murder, Unlawful Detention | ||
| A 36-year-old man detained in Khiyam died after torture and ill-treatment |
March 4, 1986: A 36-year-old man detained in Khiyam died after torture and ill-treatment.There are reports of several cases of death subsequent to torture in Khiyam |
Tuesday, March 4, 1986 | 1 person | 0persons | Cruel Treatment and Torture, Unlawful Detention | ||
| Jamal Sharara was abducted from his home, detained and tortured. He was released on May 1, 1996. | South Lebanon Army (SLA) |
January 11, 1985: Jamal Sharara was abducted from his home and detained in the SLA’s “Center 17” in Bint Jbeil, South Lebanon, and then in the Khiyam Detention Center (KDC), without charge or trial. He was tortured, including by electric shock, and dragged behind a moving car. He was released on May 1, 1996. |
Friday, January 11, 1985 to Wednesday, May 1, 1996 | 0persons | 0persons | Cruel Treatment and Torture, Unlawful Detention | |
| Israeli war planes execute mock raids over south Lebanon |
The Israeli Air Force began at 12.15 on Sunday effectuating intensive mock raids over south Lebanon. The mock raids targeted the regions of Nabatiyeh, Iklim Toufah, Khiam, Marj Ayoun, and Arkoub. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/32426/Israeli-war-planes-execute-... |
Sunday, August 31, 2014 | 0persons | 0persons | Border conflicts (Israeli border) | Air Space Violation | |
| Israeli mock raids over South regions |
Israeli military planes executed Thursday intensive flights and mock raids on low altitude over the south villages in general and the Western and Central sectors in specific, National News Agency correspondent in Tyre, Jamal Khalil, reported. https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/lebanonnews/540026-israeli-planes-carry-out-... |
Thursday, August 14, 2014 | 0persons | 0persons | Border conflicts (Israeli border) | Air Space Violation | |
| Attacks against UN observers |
In Khiyam, South Lebanon, four UN observers were killed by an Israeli precision-guided missile fired on their clearly marked post. HRW reports of frequent attacks on UNIFIL positions and reminds that peacekeeping forces "are entitled to the same protection from attack afforded to civilians". -- Attacks against UN observers: Thirty direct attacks by the Israeli Army were documented to have taken place against UNIFIL positions, leading to the death of four unarmed UN observers at the Khiyam base. The UN HRC concluded that these attacks were not justified. |
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 | 4persons | Air Strike | |||
| Israeli air raids and sea attack on South Lebanon |
Meanwhile, the Israel military sustained its deadly air raids, leading to a full-fledged military operation. Between November 9 and 11, 1977, in response to rockets launched from South Lebanon, the Israeli Army carried out an air and sea attack of the Lebanese coast, in particular Sour, and destroyed the village of Azziyeh. It also heavily bombed the town of Nabatieh and the villages of Yarin and Khiyam. More than 100 civilians were killed. |
Wednesday, November 9, 1977 to Friday, November 11, 1977 | 100persons | Air Strike, Bombardment, Sea-Border Crossing/Violation | |||
| Border militias occupy Khiyam | Border militias (Israeli-supported) |
The border militias occupied the village of Khiyam. |
Thursday, February 17, 1977 | Militant Deployment | |||
| Clashes in the South among various actors | Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), National Movement (NM), Christian militias, Lebanese Resistance Regiments (AMAL) |
The Shi’a community in South Lebanon was becoming increasingly unhappy about the protracted war between the Israelis and PLO militias with their Lebanese allies, because the Shi’a were bearing the brunt of it. As of the summer of 1976, there had been some short-lived clashes between Amal members and the PLO already. In parallel, the Joint Forces were also fighting against Christian militias based in the areas of Marjeyoun and Khiyam. These were also known as border militias. The Israeli Army supported them, transporting by sea some of their members from the center of the country to the south and by way of artillery shelling. |
Tuesday, June 1, 1976 to Monday, August 30, 1976 | Bombardment, Clashes/Armed Conflict |