The Position of the State of Kuwait Towards the Israeli Invasion of Lebanon (1978-1982)

This research addresses the position of the State of Kuwait on the Israeli invasions of Lebanon in 1978 and 1982, in light of the political and security transformations that the region witnessed at the time. It reflects the nature of both the official and popular Kuwaiti responses to one of the most complex crises in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The research is based on the hypothesis that Kuwaiti foreign policy during that period was characterized by consistency and effectiveness, and that it succeeded in balancing principled stancesrooted in national and humanitarian commitmentswith carefully calculated diplomatic movements within regional and international frameworks.The study examines several key axes, including Kuwaits position during Arab summits, its roles in the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly, in addition to political mediation efforts and financial aid provided through the Kuwait Fund for Development, and its role in sheltering Lebanese and Palestinian refugees. It also highlights the performance of Kuwaiti media, which played an effective role in covering the events of the Israeli aggression and shaping public awareness in support of the Lebanese cause.The research adopts an analytical and documentary methodology, relying on primary sources such as official speeches, UN resolutions, contemporary Kuwaiti newspapers, as well as specialized academic theses and dissertations. The findings show that Kuwait, during that phase, represented an advanced Arab model in responding to crises, combining influential political presence with tangible humanitarian roles, thereby reinforcing its image as a balanced and Gulf actor within the Arab system