Question

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 (15[1])future unification with its neighboring countries. (15[1])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 (-5[1])was ended by (15[1])the (*) Taif (“TAH-eef”) Agreement, despite (10[1])not being supported (10[1])by Michel Aoun (10[1])(“OW’n”). Bashir Gemayel (“jeh-my-yihl”) was assassinated in 1982 (10[1])before he could assume this country’s presidency, which must be held by a Maronite Christian (10[1])rather than part of its Muslim majority. For 10 points, name this country where Hezbollah was founded. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Republic of Lebanon [or the Lebanese Republic; or Lubnān; or Al-Jumhūrīyah Al-Lubnānīyah]
<Elias Ziyadeh, World History>
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Erik ChristensenLibrary of Babel School of Continuing StudiesToronto Weary2815
Nathan ZhangCornell BRutgers3415
Andrew Rout10 Negs that Shook the QuizScottish, Irish, Both or Neither63-5
James CarrigyEdinburghBroken Hearts6615
Justin Lee3HK1MMFour Neg Omelette7010
Vincent DuUNC AUNC B7310
Andrew FrazerOld London TownYes, Moderator7610
Jason HongBrownMIT8210
Omer KeskinBetrayed by Rita IzzatdustTabearnacle9710
George CharlsonScottish, Irish, Both or Neither10 Negs that Shook the Quiz11510

Summary

2023 Penn Bowl (Harvard)10/21/2023Y1100%0%0%82.00
2023 Penn Bowl (Mainsite)10/21/2023Y1100%100%0%34.00
2023 Penn Bowl @ Waterloo10/28/2023Y1100%100%0%28.00
2023 Penn Bowl (UK)10/28/2023Y5100%20%20%84.80
2023 Penn Bowl @ UNC10/28/2023Y1100%0%0%73.00