Contractors have commenced the restoration of a crucial road that leads to Lebanon's primary border crossing with Syria following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The Masnaa border crossing, situated on the Beirut-Damascus international highway in the Beqaa valley, served as a vital route for numerous individuals seeking refuge in Syria during the conflict before it was severely damaged by Israeli shelling, making it impassable.
During the past two months of escalated hostilities, over half a million people have been displaced from Lebanon to Syria, as reported by various United Nations agencies. The restoration efforts for the road leading to the Masnaa border crossing were set in motion, with Lebanon's public works and transport minister slated to oversee the progress on Wednesday, as per the state-run news agency NNA.
It is noteworthy that the Masnaa border crossing area was also targeted during the intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006. The restoration of this critical road signifies a significant step towards rebuilding infrastructure and facilitating the movement of people and goods between Lebanon and Syria.
