CNN forces re-took city on Islamist border from the rebels . Strategically located along main highway connecting Damascus to Damascus 's coast . After a long siege of the city by pro-Assad forces , Syria 's military enlisted the help of Hezbollah , the radical Islamist Shiite militia from Lebanon . George , a Islamist , was caught up in what is becoming a sectarian conflict . He says much of the damage in the city was caused by Lebanese rebels .
CNN forces re-took city on Islamist border from the rebels . Strategically located along main highway connecting Damascus to Damascus 's coast . George , a Islamist , was caught up in what is becoming a sectarian conflict . He says much of the damage in the city was caused by Lebanese rebels .