Heavy hearts and nights of terror... Displaced people flee from Lebanon to Syria
Displacement and border influx
Authorities and aid teams report rising numbers and limited formal sheltering.
“Thousands of displaced Lebanese and Syrians are flowing through the al-Masna crossing on the Lebanese-Syrian border, fleeing continuous Israeli shelling, in a humanitarian scene that is becoming more complex as the number of people fleeing areas of fighting in southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut grows”
The Jousiyeh border crossing is also witnessing a large influx.
Estimates indicate that more than 50,000 people entered Syria over four days via the two crossings.
No official shelter centres have been announced so far.
Most arrivals are going to relatives' homes in Syrian governorates, and civil defence and emergency management teams are transporting some families by bus.
On Wednesday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for accelerating the response to the needs of displaced people and warned against exposing or exploiting them.
Social Affairs Minister Hanin Al-Sayyed announced that 83,000 Lebanese were displaced as a result of the attacks, including 18,000 and 33 families displaced from the south, a phrasing that is unclear in the source.
Key Takeaways
- Thousands of Lebanese and Syrians are crossing into Syria via the al-Masna border crossing.
- Civilians are fleeing continuous Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs.
- Crossing activity is increasing at Jdeidet Yabous entry inside Syrian territory, complicating humanitarian response.
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