I don't know this author, but this is a leftist website. But it shows you that, in the US, when it comes to the Middle East, the left and the right are indistinguishable. "Seeking a chance to destroy Arafat’s PLO once and for all, the Israelis also decided to invade Lebanon in 1982. By then, the Syrians had withdrew their support for the right-wing Christians, and in turn decided to back the Muslims, Druze and leftists. Overwhelmed by the prospect of defeat, the Maronites quickly sought an ally in Israel." What? Those right-wing militias were aligned with Israel long before the Israeli invasion of 1982, and the author did not know that Israel had also invaded back in 1978. (thanks Amal)