October 29, 1983

Military Action:

Marines and gunmen exchange fire near university science building; heavy shelling continues around Souq al-Gharb.

Casualties:

2 Marines wounded by RPG.

Political Responses:

US and Other Countries: Weinberger says formal inquiry into Beirut bombing will commence soon. Reagan signs National Security Decision directive (NSSD) 111 on policy priorities for Middle East, with emphasis on strengthening ties with Israel.