Syrians Flee Israel Conflict, Return Home

0:00More than 125,000 Syrians have crossed from Lebanon into Syria this month, fleeing intense Israeli air strikes and fighting. Tied to the Israel-Hesbalah conflict. These refugees, many who first escaped Syria's long civil war, are now returning to a homeland, still scarred by years of destruction. Earlier this week, buses and cars pack with families jammed the main border crossing at Jadedet-Yabuz. Following attacks in southern Lebanon, the Bukhaya Valley and Beirut suburbs have forced people out, even as Syria grapples with its own recovery. After rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024, families arriving described tough journeys, often leaving most belongings behind amid cold weather and Ramadan fasting. Aid groups and Syrian civil defense teams meet them with water, snacks, first aid and transport, while some head to hometowns or relatives for. Since the regime's fall, about 1.3 million displaced Syrians worldwide have come home,

1:02and this new wave is adding to that number. Syria's government, now to point forces to stabilize areas, is working with partners to clear rubble, remove landmines, and fix infrastructure, despite tight resources. Officials' families' returns as families reuniting in their own country, not a full blown crisis, as efforts continue to support those crossing back. Amid the regional turmoil, I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Toronto News today, AI-powered local news.