Claim: 1982: Israel invaded Lebanon, 6 June
TRUETHE ANSWER
Palestinian assailants shot Israel's ambassador Argov in London on 3 June 1982. Israel invaded 6 June. The Kahan Commission (8 Feb 1983) found Israel indirectly responsible for Sabra and Shatila.
SOURCE
State Dept Historian: June 1982 invasion of Lebanon (T1); Kahan Commission (Wikipedia, T4)
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