Israeli Inquiry Report Links Begin, Sharon, and Military Intelligence to Sabra‑Shatila Massacre

Israeli Inquiry Report Links Begin, Sharon, and Military Intelligence to Sabra‑Shatila Massacre The passage cites an official commission that assigns responsibility for the Sabra and Shatila massacres to senior Israeli officials – Prime Minister Menachem Begin, defense minister (often identified as Ariel Sharon), and head of military intelligence Yehoshua Saguy. While the findings are already part of the historical record, the document provides specific language about foreknowledge and failure to act, offering a concrete lead for further investigation into possible criminal liability, chain‑of‑command decisions, and any undisclosed communications or financial support to the Phalangist militia. Key insights: Commission report (Feb 1983) explicitly blames Begin’s political agenda and Arik (Sharon) for allowing Phalangist militia into refugee camps.; Head of military intelligence Yehoshua Saguy named as sharing responsibility for the massacre.; Report states Israeli commanders knew the risk of Phalangist atrocities but failed to intervene.