This country’s first post-independence president was imprisoned in the Citadel of Independence during the unelected 11-day rule of Émile Eddé (“ihd-DAY”). This country’s National Pact in 1943 ruled out any future unification with its neighboring countries. A 1978 “interim” peace force, established after Operation Litani invaded this country, is still active today. A civil war in this country that included the War of the Camps was ended by the (*) Taif (“TAH-eef”) Agreement, despite not being supported by Michel Aoun (“OW’n”). Bashir Gemayel (“jeh-my-yihl”) was assassinated in 1982 before he could assume this country’s presidency, which must be held by a Maronite Christian rather than part of its Muslim majority. For 10 points, name this country where Hezbollah was founded. ■END■
ANSWER: Republic of Lebanon [or the Lebanese Republic; or Lubnān; or Al-Jumhūrīyah Al-Lubnānīyah]
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