To understand how Things are bad in Lebanon, consider that Syria – where war and tyranny have created the world’s largest refugee crisis – now appears to be a safe haven. Since September, around 500,000 people have fled Israel’s invasion of their country to join the war-torn and fragmented former neighboring state. Many left on foot, some climbing craters created by Israeli airstrikes near border crossings. Most leave the country because the Lebanese do not want to shelter them.