Mass Exodus: Over 100,000 Flee Lebanon to Syria Amid Conflict

More than 100,000 people have fled into Syria from Lebanon following the escalation of conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The U.N. refugee agency is aiding both Lebanese and Syrian nationals at four crossing points, according to agency chief Filippo Grandi.

More than 100,000 people have crossed into Syria from Lebanon since a conflict between Israeli forces and the Hezbollah militia escalated this month, the U.N. refugee agency chief revealed on Monday.

Filippo Grandi announced on social media platform X that the mass exodus included both Lebanese and Syrian nationals. The U.N. agency is currently providing assistance to those arriving at four crossing points, he added.

(With inputs from agencies.)