Perhaps we could begin to give some of the modern info about the topic. The Levant is an incredibly important area in modern times.--PalMDtalk 17:58, 29 March 2007 (EDT)
I second the above request.Panini 12:16, 11 July 2007 (EDT)
Considering their importance to recent Middle Eastern and Israeli history, this and the article on Beirut are surprisingly thin. I'll see if I can put in a few links.--Frey 20:32, 27 August 2008 (EDT)