Over 130,000 People Flee Lebanon for Syria Amid Intense Israeli Attacks, IOM Reports

Kathmandu. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has stated that over 130,000 people have entered Syria from Lebanon due to intense Israeli attacks. According to the organization, more than one million people have been internally displaced within Lebanon since March amidst the escalating Israeli assaults in the country.

IOM Director General Amy Pope noted that the continuous attacks are putting immense pressure on vulnerable communities and exacerbating humanitarian crises.

She warned that the current situation is significantly impacting migration, and the humanitarian crisis is deepening as pressure mounts.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for immediate resolution of the issue with restraint, emphasizing the need to protect the safety of migrants, internally displaced persons, and citizens, and to fully respect international humanitarian law.