Masnaa, Lebanon - Recent

The intensifying Israeli attacks have forced more people to flee from Lebanon to Syria in search of safety shelters to escape Israeli bombardments by tortuously passing through the blocked roads and highways.

The deteriorating situation in Lebanon has forced residents to seek refuge in the neighboring country and beyond.

A Friday Israeli airstrike targeting spots near the Lebanon-Syria border has further obstructed the journey, cutting multiple main roads toward the neighboring country, leaving large craters that refugees must navigate through on foot. Syria Arab Red Crescent, UNHCR, and other NGOs have been gathering around the border to offer support.

According to Syrian media, around 91,000 Lebanon refugees have fled to Syria, with around 3,000 Lebanese managed to cross the border on Monday despite the border airstrike.

While Israeli military claimed that the airstrikes hit Hezbollah targets near the border, the aftermath hindered not only the flow of refugees, but the delivery of humanitarian aid, blocking medical and emergency supplies outside.

Shotlist:
Masnaa, Lebanon - Recent:
1. Various of Lebanonese refugee Mohammad, other refugees, Syria Arab Red Crescent staff members;
2. Baby laughing;
3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammad, refugee, Lebanon (ending with shot 4):
"The situation in southern Lebanon is horrible. Many places have been severely destroyed and are no longer suitable for living. I am bringing my kids to flee from bombings.";
4. Various of refugees crossing craters;
5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammad, refugee, Lebanon:
"The road here was destroyed, and we can only walk through.";
6. Various of tent, vehicles, staff members of Syria Arab Red Crescent, refugees;
7. Various of parents, children gathering at border checkpoint, preparing documents;
8. Syria Arab Red Crescent staff members carrying carts;
9. Refugees walking to Lebanon-Syria border gate.

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