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

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Rashid Karami, Lebanon’s longest-serving prime minister, had a long and distinguished political career. Since the late 1950s, Karami supported the Palestinian cause, which became a more pressing issue following the 1967 Arab–Israeli War. He envisioned integrating Palestinians into the Lebanese polity as part of a broader plan to align Lebanon with the Arab world. His consistency in this vision, beyond just the Palestinian issue, cemented his role as the leading Lebanese Sunni za’im (leader). This article examines how and why Karami prioritized the Palestinian cause within Lebanese politics.

Source: Contemporary Review of the Middle East

DOI: 10.1177/23477989251324383

Authors: Zach Battat, Ronen A. Cohen, Dan Naor

Institution: Ariel University

Language: English

Topic: Middle East Politics and Society

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650