The 1982 Lebanon War and the Sabra Shatila Massacre

This episode examines the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, often called the First Lebanon War, and its devastating aftermath. We explore the political context under Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Defense Minister Ariel Sharon, focusing on the siege of Beirut and the involvement of the Lebanese Forces militia led by Elie Hobeika. The narrative centers on the tragic events at the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps in September 1982, where hundreds of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians were killed during a two-day massacre. We discuss the Kahan Commission's findings, the resignation of Defense Minister Ezer Weinberg, and the lasting impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations. Through the eyes of witnesses and historians, we reconstruct the chain of command and the moral failures that allowed such violence to occur, offering a nuanced look at one of the most controversial chapters in modern Middle Eastern history.

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