Approximately 130 Syrian families began their voluntary return from refugee camps in Arsal, northern Bekaa, to villages in western Qalamoun, specifically Qara, Al-Harrajir, Fleita, and Yabroud, via the Al-Zamrani Road on September 17th, 2025. The departures, facilitated by the Lebanese Public Security and Army Intelligence, were supervised with the follow-up of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The returnees are traveling towards Jarajir, utilizing the road connecting Wadi Hamid in Arsal. This operation is part of ongoing voluntary repatriation efforts for Syrian refugees residing in Lebanon. This development occurs amidst broader regional tensions. Previous reports from September 17th, 2025, detailed details emerging on the fourth day of the Iranian War, including discussions involving President Donald Trump's strategic decisions and recommendations concerning the Fordow nuclear facility. Additionally, earlier in the morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed false alarm sirens in Be'er Ora, southern Israel, were caused by a technical error in early warning systems.
