The Beirut Massacre. The Complete Kahan Commission Report.
Princeton; New York: Karz-Cohl, 1983. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. XIX, [5], 136pp. Original printed wrappers over brown cloth, with red lettering on spine. Based on the testimony of 163 witnesses and over 17,000 pages of documents, the Kahan commission report thoroughly examines the circumstances surrounding the Beirut massacre and is "a stinging indictment" of those involved. Release of the report on February 8, 1983 caused "a political earthquake" in Israel and led to massive public demonstrations and the resignation of Defense Minister Ariel Sharon. With an introduction by former Labor party Foreign Minister Abba Eban and with parliamentary speeches by Ariel Sharon and Labor party leader Shimon Peres, "The Beirut Massacre" provides a rare inside look into Israeli politics and the dilemma over the Palestinian problem. Minor age-wear on jacket with 1" closed tear at bottom of front cover, and spine age-toned. Wrappers in overall good, binding and interior in fine condition. vg. Item #25460
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