1986 bombing of Libya

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:affects impact on US-Libya relations
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between US and Libya
gptkbp:allies gptkb:France
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:arrangements approximately 100
gptkbp:cause retaliation for terrorist attacks
gptkbp:consequences increased anti-American sentiment in Libya
gptkbp:date April 15, 1986
gptkbp:gaddafi's_family targeted in the bombing
gptkbp:gaddafi's_international_relations strained with the West
gptkbp:gaddafi's_military_strategy asymmetric warfare
gptkbp:gaddafi's_military_tactics gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:gaddafi's_propaganda used the bombing for political gain
gptkbp:gaddafi's_public_image strengthened in the Arab world
gptkbp:gaddafi's_regime authoritarian
gptkbp:gaddafi's_response vowed revenge
increased anti-Western rhetoric
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military history
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold War context
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1986 bombing of Libya
gptkbp:initiated_by gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:international_response support from allies
condemnation by some countries
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:Benghazi
gptkb:Tripoli
gptkbp:libya's_allies gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:libya's_military_capabilities weakened
gptkbp:libya's_military_response increased military readiness
increased funding for military
gptkbp:libya's_response denial of involvement in terrorism
gptkbp:libyan_leader gptkb:Muammar_Gaddafi
gptkbp:location gptkb:Libya
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:military_operations airstrike
conducted by the Pentagon
gptkbp:military_outcome limited success
gptkbp:military_strategy demonstration of power
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Operation_El_Dorado_Canyon
gptkbp:operational_period a few hours
gptkbp:president gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:public_perception divided in the US
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:B-52_bombers
F-111 fighter jets
gptkbp:responds_to debate in the Security Council
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:civilian_casualties
gptkbp:targeted_civilian_sites Gaddafi's residence
gptkbp:targeted_military_sites Libyan military installations
gptkbp:us_intelligence gathered before the operation
gptkbp:us_justification Libya's support for terrorism
gptkbp:us_military_objective deter future attacks
gptkbp:us_military_operation_impact regional instability
gptkbp:us_military_operation_justification self-defense
gptkbp:us_military_operation_legacy controversial
gptkbp:us_military_operation_secrecy highly classified
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Libya–_United_States_relations
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5