Syrian Families returning from Lebanon: “We have experienced difficult days due to the Israeli aggression”

The Syrian families returning to their country from Lebanon have faced many difficulties and challenges as a result of leaving their jobs and being forced to flee because of the ongoing Israeli aggression on Lebanon.

During the past weeks, the border crossings have been witnessing the arrival of thousands of Syrian families, most of them are children and women, in a state of fear and panic. Many of the arrivals are suffering injuries due to the bombardment that affected most Lebanese regions.

The ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon forced many Syrians, who are working in Lebanon, to return their country.  Many of them narrated the great challenges they faced, expressing sorrow over leaving behind all what they had earned and achieved during their work in Lebanon, as the circumstances of the aggression on Lebanon did not allow them to collect their things and belongings and they were required to evacuate immediately for fear of any Israeli attack that may target them.

Some of the arrivals pointed out that Syria, which is subjected to a stifling economic blockade imposed by Western countries that has affected the livelihood of Syrians, is working hard to secure the emergency requirements for the return of Syrians from Lebanon, whether by securing basic supplies to ensure their initial stability or through logistical and medical support for them through Syrian crossings.

Kholoud Al Saadi said:” The sounds of shells and missiles falling on Lebanon terrified us, and when the strikes were intensified, we hurried to leave to the Syrian territory searching for safety and security.”

The young man, Salim Al-Faris, says: “When I arrived at the crossing, I felt safe, as those in charge of the crossing had prepared everything necessary, starting with immigration and passports, and ending with securing and providing all the children’s needs, including food and care”.

A number of residents who arrived in Jdeidet Yabous inside Syrian territory expressed their gratitude for the efforts exerted by the Syrian government in terms of providing all available facilities for a safe return despite the circumstances of the long terrorist war on Syria.

In the same context, Dr. Suad Makhoul, a volunteer family doctor at the Red Crescent, told SANA that she contributed to Syria’s humanitarian response through an integrated team that provides health and medical services to those arriving from Lebanon through the Jdaidet Yabous border crossing.

Dr. Makhoul pointed out that they receive approximately 350 people of different ages daily and these people are provided with first aid and necessary medical tests.

Souha Suleiman