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Lebanon’s Refugee Crisis 2024: Conflict, Displacement, and the Urgent Need for Global Support.

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Lebanon’s Refugee Crisis Urgent Need for Global Support. As conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, Lebanon faces a devastating humanitarian crisis. Thousands of Lebanese families have been forced to leave their homes, creating a large-scale displacement crisis that has spilled into neighboring countries. This article sheds light on Lebanon’s refugee situation and highlights the pressing need for international assistance. The Refugee Exodus: Lebanon to Iraq and Syria. Recent data from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reveals that between 400 and 600 Lebanese refugees have been arriving in Iraq each day. Since the conflict worsened in September, over 28,000 Lebanese have fled to Iraq, primarily seeking refuge in cities like Najaf and Karbala. Alongside Lebanese citizens, an increasing number of Syrians and Palestinians are also fleeing Lebanon, further challenging Iraq’s resources. Meanwhile, an estimated 472,000 people have crossed from Lebanon into Syria despite Syria’s ow...