Hundreds of Syrian Refugees Return Amid Lebanon's Growing Hostility

Over 300 refugees leave Lebanon as political pressure mounts and humanitarian aid dwindles

Lebanon hosts nearly 780,000 registered Syrian refugees, the highest per capita in the world.
Recent convoy marks the first organized 'voluntary return' since late 2022.
Lebanese officials push for international resettlement or return of refugees to Syria.
Human rights groups question the voluntary nature of these returns due to rising anti-refugee sentiment.
Economic hardship and safety concerns persist for refugees both in Lebanon and Syria.