1986 bombing of Libya

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Libya–_United_States_relations
gptkbp:advocates_for Libya's support for terrorism
gptkbp:affects impact on US-Libya relations
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between US and Libya
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:B-52_bombers
F-111 fighter jets
gptkbp:arrangements approximately 100
gptkbp:caused_by retaliation for terrorist attacks
gptkbp:consequences increased anti-American sentiment in Libya
gptkbp:date April 15, 1986
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations strained with the West
support from allies
condemnation by some countries
gptkbp:established gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:family targeted in the bombing
gptkbp:governed_by authoritarian
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:image strengthened in the Arab world
gptkbp:intelligence gathered before the operation
gptkbp:is_aimed_at gptkb:Benghazi
gptkb:Tripoli
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Muammar_Gaddafi
gptkbp:location gptkb:Libya
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:political_movement
self-defense
asymmetric warfare
regional instability
limited success
highly classified
increased military readiness
increased funding for military
demonstration of power
weakened
deter future attacks
conducted by the Pentagon
gptkbp:military_technology airstrike
gptkbp:notable_allies gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Operation_El_Dorado_Canyon
gptkbp:operational_area a few hours
gptkbp:operational_history controversial
gptkbp:political_ideology used the bombing for political gain
gptkbp:president gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:public_perception divided in the US
gptkbp:responds_to debate in the Security Council
denial of involvement in terrorism
gptkbp:resulted_in gptkb:civilian_casualties
gptkbp:targets Gaddafi's residence
Libyan military installations
gptkbp:was_a_response_to vowed revenge
increased anti-Western rhetoric