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Mass Exodus from Lebanon to Syria Amid Israeli Airstrikes

3/5/2026

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Fears of Israeli airstrikes push families from Lebanon to Syria, creating heavy congestion at the Jussiyeh border crossing as authorities prepare for the influx.
Returnees face delays due to Lebanese exit procedures, including fines for illegal residency.
Syria has bolstered its border with troops and rocket units to counter Hezbollah and smuggling.
Israel has intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon, prompting mass evacuations and casualties among Hezbollah operatives.

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Story summary

Fears of Israeli airstrikes push families from Lebanon to Syria, creating heavy congestion at the Jussiyeh border crossing as authorities prepare for the influx.
Returnees face delays due to Lebanese exit procedures, including fines for illegal residency.
Syria has bolstered its border with troops and rocket units to counter Hezbollah and smuggling.
Israel has intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon, prompting mass evacuations and casualties among Hezbollah operatives.