Fleeing to Syria: A Lebanese Backup Plan Amidst Rising Tensions

In response to an Israeli airstrike killing a top Hezbollah commander, Beirut's southern suburb residents are creating contingency plans. Some plan to move within Lebanon, while others consider relocating to Syria. Despite Syria's lingering civil war, it's deemed safer by some, and economical for renting homes.

In the wake of an Israeli airstrike that killed a top Hezbollah commander, residents of Beirut's southern suburbs are hastily formulating contingency plans, anticipating full-scale conflict.

While many are opting to move within Lebanon, others are exploring relocation to Syria. Despite the country's long-standing civil war, relatively stable areas make it an attractive, affordable option for some Lebanese families.

The situation exemplifies the mounting tensions in Lebanon as residents seek refuge amid escalated hostilities. Zahra Ghaddar's family, among others, found safe haven by renting a more economical apartment in Syria, preparing for the worst-case scenario.

(With inputs from agencies.)