phalange

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The Kataeb, also known as the Phalange Party, is one of Lebanon’s oldest parties but has tried to re-brand as an alternative to the established elite.

From Reuters • May 17, 2022

Bashir Gemayel, a Maronite Christian, created the LF by unifying an array of Christian militias including the armed wing of his family's Kataeb, or Phalange, party.

From Reuters • May 16, 2022

Mr. Draper said he was horrified to hear that Mr. Sharon was considering allowing the Phalange militia into West Beirut.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2012

The P.L.O. was concerned that in the aftermath of its withdrawal, Christian Phalange forces might seek to exact their revenge against Palestinians who stay in Lebanon.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was revived in 1836 as Le Phalange, and in 1843 became a daily paper, La D�mocratie pacifique.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various