It replaced the Free Lebanon State institutions and operated from 1985 until 2000 with full Israeli logistic and military support.
It controlled 328 square miles of territory in southern Lebanon.
[1] During its functioning years, the administration was headed by Antoine Lahad, a Maronite Christian claiming the rank of general.
[1] Lahad's 2,400-strong South Lebanon Army, equipped and paid by Israel and supported by 1,000 Israeli troops was the armed force of the zone.
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