Syria 's conflict has spilled into Lebanon , where clashes killed one in Syria and Tripoli . `` But they 're very conscious of being seen as a destabilizing force in Lebanon . '' Beirut strongly influenced by Syria both politically and militarily since independence in 1943 . There is evidence Syrian rebels are receiving arms smuggled across the Syrian border . Many believe Syria 's regime is stirring up violence in Lebanon to distract from their own conflict .
Syria 's conflict has spilled into Lebanon , where clashes killed one in Syria and Tripoli . Beirut strongly influenced by Syria both politically and militarily since independence in 1943 . There is evidence Syrian rebels are receiving arms smuggled across the Syrian border . Many believe Syria 's regime is stirring up violence in Lebanon to distract from their own conflict .