Since December 2024, an estimated 1,811,355 Syrians have returned, primarily through border-crossing points. Of these, 723,000 refugees returned from Türkiye by August 2026. In August 2026, 142,568 Syrian nationals entered Lebanon, while 167,901 departed.

Malnutrition prevention and timely treatment remain critical, with a call to action to expand integrated nutrition services through primary healthcare. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements.

The country continues to host a large internally displaced population, with 5,542,227 estimated IDPs, including 773,397 in camps. Women constitute 51% of the total returnees.

Specific details regarding the reasons for the recent cross-border movements between Syria and Lebanon are not yet covered in recent reporting.