60-Second Summary

Fifty years ago, on April 13, 1975, a massacre in Beirut triggered Lebanon's 15-year civil war. The incident involved the killing of 22 Palestinians after a military parade, with conflicting accounts blaming either a retaliatory attack or a premeditated ambush. This event, amid rising tensions between Palestinian factions and Christian groups, and a weak Lebanese army, escalated into a devastating conflict causing about 150,000 deaths and widespread destruction. Lebanon is marking the anniversary with a minute of silence, but the war's legacy continues to impact the nation. A bus used in the attack is now displayed as a reminder of the tragic events.

About this summary

This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 1 original report from Naharnet.