12 dead , 40 are wounded in fighting in the coastal city of Tripoli , state news reports . Lebanon 's government says it will enforce an agreed - upon cease - fire in the area . Also last month , gun battles in Beirut between rival political parties -- one supporting Syria 's al-Assad and one opposing him -- left two dead and 18 wounded . The clash was the latest pitting factions loyal to and against Syria 's government .
12 dead , 40 are wounded in fighting in the coastal city of Tripoli , state news reports . Lebanon 's government says it will enforce an agreed - upon cease - fire in the area . The clash was the latest pitting factions loyal to and against Syria 's government .