Despite its efforts , Amal could not take the control of the camps .
On May 19 , 1985 , heavy fighting erupted between Amal and the Palestinians for the control of the Sabra , Shatila and Burj el - Barajneh camps ( all in Beirut ) .
Despite Beirut 's efforts , Amal could not take control control of the camps .
On May 19 , 1985 , heavy fighting erupted between Amal and the Palestinians for the control of the Sabra , Shatila and Burj el - Barajneh camps ( all in Beirut ) .