Assad 's actions angered much of the Arab world however and the sight of Syria trying to eliminate the PLO brought criticism upon him .
On 8 June 1976 Syrian forces were pushed back from Sidon , encountering stiff resistance in Beirut from the LNM .
Assad 's actions angered much of the Arab world however and the sight of Syrian trying to eliminate the PLO brought criticism upon him .
On 8 June 1976 Syrian forces were pushed back from Sidon , encountering stiff resistance in Beirut from the LNM .