Monday, October 31, 1983

Military Action:

Additional US Marines arrive in Beirut, daily operational strength now ranges from 1800 to 2000.

Political Responses:

Palestinians/ Lebanese: Gemayel presides over formal opening of conference on national reconciliation in Geneva.

US and Other Countries: Marine Corps Commandant Kelley defends security measures at Beirut Marine HQ in testimony before Senate Armed Services Committee.