The 1982 Israeli Judicial inquiry into the Sabra and Shatila massacre estimated that when fully mobilized the Phalange had 5000 fighters of whom 2000 were full-time . From the start of the invasion Israeli Chief of Staff Rafael Eitan told the Phalange not to engage in any fighting
Sabra and Shatila massacre
Sabra and Shatila massacre
Kataeb Party