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La Belle discotheque bombing in West Berlin

A bombing struck the La Belle discotheque in West Berlin, a club frequented by U.S. servicemen, an attack that the Reagan administration attributed to Libyan-backed terrorists.

La Belle discotheque bombing in West Berlin

The attack was a proximate catalyst for the Reagan administration's decision to use military force against Libya, heightening U.S.-Libya tensions and shaping subsequent policy responses.

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