https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/10/syrian-civil-war-now-spilling-over-to-lebanon-of-course/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 08:36:14 -0400<![CDATA[But during the 21-month conflict in Syria, the web of religious and family ties and fault lines between the two countries has created new strains, especially in Tripoli. Lebanese Sunnis have increasingly supported and even joined the Sunni-led uprising against President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, who is Alawite and whose sect dominates the government. Refugees from both sects have flowed into the city.]]>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:10:30 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/10/syrian-civil-war-now-spilling-over-to-lebanon-of-course-n98162