Rashid Karami and the Palestinians: Lebanon’s Foreign Policy from 1958 until 1976

• In Event: Middle Power Foreign Policy in a Changing World

Brief Overview

Rashid Karami, Lebanon’s longest-serving prime minister, supported the Palestinian cause, especially after the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. This article explores how Karami, a leading Sunni za’im, prioritized Palestinians in Lebanese politics.

Authors

• Zach Battat, Ariel University

• Ronen A. Cohen, Ariel University

• Dan Naor, Ariel University