About 60,000 children have fled into Syria from Lebanon in the past week, with many suffering from dehydration and exhaustion, said Save the Children calling for an immediate de-escalation of violence in the region.
Around 100,000 people – an estimated 60% Syrian, 40% Lebanese - have crossed into Syria from Lebanon since the hostilities intensified on 24 September, according to UN figures. It is estimated that the violence has displaced around one million people - almost one fifth of the population of Lebanon.
The border crossings are densely crowded with mainly children, women, and people with disabilities waiting to cross into Syria. Many more may be crossing using informal border points.