April 13, 1975... As Lebanon marks 50 years since the outbreak of its 15-year Civil War, brewing behind the scenes since the Cairo Agreement of 1969, questions remain over whether the issues that ignited the conflict have truly been resolved. Foreign pressures now seek to address Palestinian weapons, raising concerns about their true intentions and hidden agenda, including the possibility of resettling Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.For years, the enduring issue of Palestinian weapons in Lebanon was largely avoided — a taboo subject despite regular tensions. It seemed as though Lebanon was forbidden to address them. The Lebanese Army and law enforcement were prohibited from entering Palestinian refugee camps, even to arrest wanted individuals. These camps effectively existed outside Lebanon's jurisdiction. Read more When...
April 13, 1975... As Lebanon marks 50 years since the outbreak of its 15-year Civil War, brewing behind the scenes since the Cairo Agreement of 1969, questions remain over whether the issues that ignited the conflict have truly been resolved. Foreign pressures now seek to address Palestinian weapons, raising concerns about their true intentions and hidden agenda, including the possibility of resettling Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.For years, the enduring issue of Palestinian weapons in Lebanon was largely avoided — a taboo subject despite regular tensions. It seemed as though Lebanon was forbidden to address them. The Lebanese Army and law enforcement were prohibited from entering Palestinian refugee camps, even to arrest wanted individuals. These camps effectively existed outside Lebanon's jurisdiction. Read more...