However , the Syrians were unable to capture the LNM 's stronghold of Aley before the Arab League called for a ceasefire on 17 October .
Syrian strategy at this point was to gradually weaken the LNM and its Palestinian collaborators , continuing to support the Christian militia .
The Syrian were unable to capture the LNM 's stronghold of Aley before the Arab League called for a ceasefire on 17 October .
Syrian strategy at this point was to gradually weaken the LNM and its Palestinian collaborators , continuing to support the Christian militia .