The conflict between Israel, Lebanon and Syria – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The conflict between Israel, Lebanon, and Syria is deeply rooted in historical, political, and territorial disputes. Historical Background 1. Israel-Lebanon Conflict: 1970s: The conflict began in earnest when the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was expelled from Jordan and moved its base to southern Lebanon, launching attacks on Israel1.1978: Israel invaded Lebanon in Operation Litani to clear Palestinian militants from the south. Israeli soldiers Image Source : gettyimages 1982: Israel launched a more extensive invasion, reaching Beirut, in response to PLO attacks1.1982: Israel invades Israel invades In June 1982, exasperated by the failure of Unifil to eliminate the Palestinian groups and other militia in the south, Israel reinvaded Lebanon in “Operation Peace for Galilee”. This time, the army marched as far as Beirut and remained there until September 29 1982, after the PLO officially withdrew from Beirut (to Tunisia). Israel ...

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Birthday Blessings – Dr Harold Gunatillake – By Noor Rahim The years roll by so quickly; and only you know how But to us, we know that your heart is set in helping others in every way, & how You certainly assist us with all in the medical information know-how With a sincere heart and relevant information in simple jargon – that’s how   Back to your roots is what you crave A journey from “down under” to the Land of the Brave Your information on Medical advise has always been the rave But, Doc. We shall always look out for your newsletters & talks on the airwave   “May The Almighty shower his choicest Blessings on you & your family”     Noor Rahim                    7th December 2022 ...

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Felicitation event for Dr Harold Gunatillake OAM – By Ajith Karunaratne, Sydney Australia Dr Harold Gunatillake and Mrs Ira Gunatillake have been living in Australia for quite some time and are well known in Sydney and in fact across many parts of Australia.  Dr Gunatillake has been a selfless individual who has served the Sri Lankan and Australian communities, providing a multitude of services including the medical advice provided to the community. In recognition for these services, Dr Gunatillake was recently awarded the Order of Australia (OAM). As the Sri Lankan community in New South Wales, it was just as important for us to recognise such an individual.  Dr Lakshman Jayaweera was the initiator of an idea to hold a Felicitation Event for Dr Harold Gunatillake.  Dr Jayaweera together with an organising team comprised of Niranjan De Alwis, Anoja De Alwis, Ramani Jayaweera and Kithsiri Karunaratne organised a Felicitation Function. ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 15th June 2022 – 5th Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “A CHAPTER ON COMEDY” – by Des Kelly Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI Series – June 2022 Commendable endeavor from Elanka Donate a grocery pack to a poor family in Sri Lanka -Arundathie Abeysinghe Honouring The Legend Desmond De Silva Tribute Concert & Dinner Dance Sri Lanka Progress talks IMF Bailing Out Details – By Dr Harold Gunathilake “Anglo-Ceylonese”: A Missing Dimension in British Ceylon – By Michael Roberts SRI LANKA CAN BOUNCE BACK QUICKLY, IF POLITICIANS WOULD ALLOW – by N.S.Venkataraman Kelly Klassics – “Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius I’m Leaving it Up To You – by Des Kelly This is story of a girl born in Vavuniya – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Watch Cricket Highlights – ...

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