Omar expressed deep concern for his family's safety after the Israeli air raids, stating, 'I've been worried ever since that attack because I was living close to where the first raids took place.' His attempts to find safer housing were thwarted by exorbitant rent prices and a sense of exploitation in the market, forcing his family to remain in a dangerous area.
The ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, justified by Israel as a preemption against Hezbollah, has had devastating consequences, claiming over 700 lives, including innocent women and children, and displacing nearly half a million individuals. This has created a dire humanitarian crisis in an already vulnerable region.
Omar's previous refuge in Lebanon is now a source of fear due to the bombing campaigns. His situation highlights the precarious existence of Syrian refugees; he stated, 'Whoever is able to, has sent his family back to Syria... But I cannot cross into Syria. The regime will kill me if I do.'
The dire status of Syrian refugees is exacerbated by the threats they face if they return home. Human rights organizations emphasize the risks of detention, torture, or forced conscription for returning Syrian men, deepening the sense of hopelessness for those displaced.
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