Lebanon Conflict Prompts Thousands of Syrian Refugees to Flee Home

The escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon has prompted thousands of Syrian refugees living in Lebanon to make the perilous decision to return to their war-torn home country. Smoke billowed in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam on Wednesday, as airstrikes and artillery fire continued to rain down on the region.

Facing Impossible Choices

For the past decade, Lebanon has been a refuge for Syrians fleeing the brutal civil war in their country. However, the current flare-up of violence has forced many to reconsider their options.