Syria's Revolution: A New Era for the Middle East

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Syria's Revolution: A New Era for the Middle East
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Villagers in Lebanon near the Syrian border are watching the Syrian revolution with unease as the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rapidly advances, threatening to displace Assad loyalists and disrupt regional dynamics. While some Syrians return home, others flee to Lebanon, adding to the strain on resources. The Lebanese village of Younine, already scarred by Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah, faces the potential spillover of conflict as alliances and tensions shift in the region.

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