Thursday, July 21, 1983
Military Action:
Syrian anti-aircraft downs Israeli RPV over eastern Beqaa, IDF denies report.
Political Responses:
Palestinians/ Lebanese: Fateh Central Council reportedly has dismissed 2 military commanders criticized for behavior during Lebanon invasion, appointed 5-member command for PLO forces in Lebanon.
US and Other Countries: Shultz meets Gemayel and Wazzan; White House announces that David Dodge, acting president of AUB, has been freed with help of Syria after being kidnapped in Beirut in July 1982.