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Lebanon #71410

ABC Evening News for Thursday, Apr 30, 1981
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(Studio) United States concern over situation in Lebanon, especially in regard to possible incrd. involvement of Israel in the conflict there between Syrian and Christian forces reported; threat said posed to Israeli jets flying over Lebanon by USSR missiles moved into country by Syrians.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(DC) Significance of presence of USSR missiles in Lebanon examined; missiles' impact on 1973 Arab-Israeli war recalled. Films shown. [State Department spokesperson Dean FISCHER - considers situation volatile.] Israel reported escalating its military efforts; details given.
REPORTER: John McWethy

(Studio) Saudi Arabia's cooperation in efforts to diffuse situation said in contrast to USSR 's lack of cooperation.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

S) Lebanese government's interpretation of Syria's deployment of missiles noted; assessment of situation by Israeli Prime Min. Menahem Begin discussed.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
McWethy, John;
Reynolds, Frank
Duration:
00:02:50

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