 February 6 Intifada

The events of the February 6 Intifada or February 6 uprising in West Beirut, which took place in February 1984 during the Lebanese Civil War, transformed the West Beirut into a playing field for armed gangs.The virtual collapse of the Lebanese Army in February 1984, following the defection of many Muslim and Druze units to Amal and PSP militias, was a major blow to the government.