Syrian occupation of Lebanon - Wikipedia
Syrian military invaded Lebanon after orders from Hafez al-Assad on 31 May 1976. The military occupation of Lebanon by Ba'athist Syria lasted from 1976, beginning with the Syrian …
Lebanon–Syria relations - Wikipedia
Following the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 (whose objective was to dislodge Yasser Arafat's PLO from its Lebanese strongholds) and the siege of Beirut that led to Arafat and the …
History of Beirut - Wikipedia
In 1888, Beirut was made capital of a vilayet (governorate) in Syria, [99] including the sanjaks (prefectures) Latakia, Tripoli, Beirut, Acre and Bekaa. [100] By this time, Beirut had grown into …
While Syrian refugees don't want to return, officials in Lebanon …
Nov 9, 2024 · Some refugees have entered Syria via smuggler routes so their departure from Lebanon is not officially recorded, including Um Yaman, who left Beirut’s heavily bombarded …
A new year dawns on a Middle East torn by conflict and change
Dec 31, 2024 · While Syrians in the capital looked forward to a new beginning after the ousting of Assad, the mood was more somber along Beirut’s Mediterranean promenade, where residents …
On the road to Damascus from Lebanon, Syrians express hope and …
Dec 12, 2024 · The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family, the Assads. Today's Syria is no longer theirs.
Beirut | History, Population, Religion, & Tourism | Britannica
2 days ago · Beirut, capital, chief port, and largest city of Lebanon. It is located on the Mediterranean coast at the foot of the Lebanon Mountains. It served as an economic, social, …
Syrian refugees flee increasing conflict in Lebanon - Voice of …
Sep 26, 2024 · Thousands of Syrian refugees are among those fleeing the escalating violence in Lebanon between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group. With most of the violence taking …
Caught between two wars: Syrians in Lebanon fear Israel-Hamas ...
Oct 13, 2023 · Last New Year’s Eve, the Lebanese army deported 200 Syrians for attempting to flee via the Mediterranean Sea. They were taken to a far northern Lebanese village and told to …
Fleeing conflict in Lebanon, thousands pour into Syria | AP News
Sep 25, 2024 · Families fleeing the escalating conflict in Lebanon poured into Syria in growing numbers on Wednesday, waiting for hours in heavy traffic to reach the relative safety of …