may 31, 1983 - The Sabra & Shatila massacres
Description:
Under the watch of the IDF, and armed with US weapons, the Christian militant group known as the Lebanese Forces enter two Palestinian refugee camps in Beirut, killing thousands of people. While the massacre was taking place, the IDF knew it was happening yet did not take action.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 31, 1983
Now
~ 42 years ago