The Six-Day War marked the beginning of a prolonged occupation that persists to this day. More than a military conflict, it institutionalized a system designed to deny Palestinians their fundamental rights and consolidate control over their land. The consequences of this war echo deeply, defined by a constant struggle between oppression and resistance.

Key Point Four: The 1982 Invasion of Lebanon and Its Political Repercussions

In 1982, Israel launched a large-scale invasion of Lebanon under the pretext of eliminating the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) presence in Beirut. The operation, known as "Operation Peace for Galilee," unfolded with brutality that left deep scars on the region. Over 19,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed, and another 30,000 were injured in a military campaign that devastated Lebanon's infrastructure and displaced thousands of Palestinian refugees.

The city of Beirut was the epicenter of the assault. Indiscriminate bombing reduced entire neighborhoods to rubble, and civilian conditions deteriorated rapidly. The siege culminated in one of the conflict’s most horrific massacres: Sabra and Shatila. Over three days, Christian militias allied with Israel carried out mass killings in these Palestinian refugee camps while Israeli forces maintained control of the surrounding area and facilitated the operation. The massacre left an indelible mark on global consciousness.