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Amid the Lebanese War.. Rising Concerns for the Safety of Syrian Refugees
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The targeting of Syrian refugees in Lebanon reflects a blatant disregard for international humanitarian law, calling for urgent intervention from the international community to protect civilians trapp
The humanitarian tragedy of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has escalated with 17 new victims falling due to Israeli shelling on various areas. The list of victims includes 4 women, 7 children, and 6 men, hailing from different regions in Syria, including Afrin occupied by Turkey.
With this new toll, the number of documented Syrian casualties during the past 48 hours rises to 62 people, including 11 women and 18 children, due to Israeli raids that affected several areas in Lebanon.
Thus, the total number of Syrian victims in Lebanon since the beginning of the Israeli war on Gaza reaches 96 people, including 14 women and 23 children, in addition to 21 others injured.
Concerns are growing about the safety of civilians and Syrian refugees living in extremely difficult conditions. In addition to direct security threats, they face tremendous living challenges, including lack of shelter due to rising rental prices.
Moreover, the majority of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, who are opponents of the Syrian regime, cannot return to areas under regime control for fear of arrest or retaliation.
Human rights organizations have confirmed that Syrian refugees in Lebanon face multiple violations of their basic rights, including restrictions on freedom of movement, the right to work, education, and healthcare, alongside increasing cases of discrimination and violence against refugees in light of the economic crisis Lebanon is suffering from.
In light of these tragic developments, pressure is increasing on the international community to move urgently to stop the military escalation in the region and protect civilians trapped in conflict zones. Voices are also rising calling for accountability for those responsible for targeting civilians and committing potential war crimes.
It's worth noting that the village of Majdal Shams in the Golan recently witnessed a horrific massacre that claimed the lives of 12 civilians, mostly children. Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah exchanged accusations of responsibility for this attack, further complicating the security situation in the region and threatening more escalation.
The fate of thousands of Syrian refugees in Lebanon remains uncertain amid growing fears of continued deterioration of security and humanitarian conditions. The pressing question remains: When will the international community move seriously and effectively to put an end to this ongoing tragedy?
Levant - Agencies
