...surrender to the Israelis and ask to be taken to Jerusalem?
Hunkering down in a Muslim country doesn't sound to me like a particularly safe option. For that matter, spending time working in a Muslim country sounds hazardous to one's health as well.
Aw, you just don't know how much fun you're missing!
;-)
In Lebanon, 40% of the population is Christian, and it was designed as the Christian country in the Arab region. So, it´s definitely better than being in Syria.