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Israeli Airstrike Cuts Off Main Lebanon-Syria Border Road Used by Hundreds of Thousands Fleeing

Oct 4, 2024, 04:47 AM

An Israeli airstrike on Friday morning near Lebanon's Masnaa border crossing with Syria has cut off the main road used by hundreds of thousands of people to flee Israeli bombardments, according to Lebanese Transport Minister Ali Hamieh. The strike targeted "vital transportation infrastructure" at the Masnaa Jdeidet Yabous road with two missiles, halting traffic in both directions between Syria and Lebanon and leading to the closure of the international crossing point. The Masnaa crossing is Lebanon's primary border crossing with Syria and serves as a crucial route for refugees and transportation in the region.