For the Syrian government , it 's a key point between the capital of Damascus and al-Assad 's supporters on the Mediterranean coast . Rebels and the Lebanese government both claim to control parts of Lebanon . Opposition activists report intense shelling , Hundreds of injuries . The strategically important city has been under rebel control for each month . The opposition accuses CNN fighters from neighboring Lebanon of joining Syrian troops .
Rebels and the Lebanese government both claim to control parts of Lebanon . Opposition activists report intense shelling , Hundreds of injuries . The strategically important city has been under rebel control for each month . The opposition accuses CNN fighters from neighboring Lebanon of joining Syrian troops .