Question

Why did the Palestinian Liberation Organization set up bases in southern Lebanon?

A. to occupy territory for a Palestinian homeland


B. to conduct raids across the border to Israel


C. to gain power in the Lebanese government


D. to aid Muslim militias fighting in the civil war

(Gradpoint)

Answer 1

to conduct raids across the border to israel - gradpoint

Answer 2

Palestinian Liberation Organization set up bases in 'Southern Lebanon' to gain power in the Lebanese government.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Palestinian Liberation Organization was basically formed in the year of 1964.

• The organization had the motto of, liberation of Palestine.

• PLO is also known for representing Palestine in the United Nation.

• The founders of PLO are Arab League and Ahmad Shukeiri. So. this was the reason PLO setup bases in southern Lebanon.