https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/31/syrias-descent-into-hell/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 11:26:13 -0400<![CDATA[This failure to get American humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people has not only worsened the humanitarian crisis but has also created opportunities for extremist groups to provide relief services and thereby win even greater support from the Syrian people. To many, these extremists appear to be the only ones stepping in to help Syrians in the fight. Meanwhile, moderates in the Syrian opposition are being discredited and undercut by our lack of support — including the newly established Syrian opposition coalition, whose formation last month was made possible in part by U.S. diplomacy.]]>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:50:34 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/31/syrias-descent-into-hell-n98756