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In 1982, the "Operation Peace for Galilee" invasion, was masterminded and personally directed by then-Defence Minister Ariel Sharon.

Mr Sharon resigned his post after an Israeli commission of inquiry established that he bore responsibility for the deaths of over 800 civilians at Sabra and Shatila refugee camps.

Outside Israel, human rights groups have long argued that Mr Sharon should be tried for war crimes.

In January 2001, in the run-up to Israeli elections in which he won a resounding victory, Mr Sharon expressed regret about the "terrible tragedy," but refused to apologise or accept any responsibility for the massacre.

The Belgian court is still deciding whether to pursue charges of crimes against humanity against Mr. Sharon.