Summary
- Nahida Al Matbuh and her son Ali Haidar Mahdi chose to escape Israeli bombings in Lebanon by crossing into Syria.
- The border crossing at Masnaa has seen a massive influx of people fleeing the conflict, with almost 180,000 crossing in one week.
- Many Lebanese citizens, mainly Shia, have crossed into Syria or traveled to Iraq where the passport requirement has been lifted for Lebanese.
- Some are leaving Lebanon due to lack of work opportunities or financial issues.