Regional Flash Update #36 Syria situation crisis

Key Highlights

• During the reporting period, the security in Syria has deteriorated. As of mid-July 2025, As-Sweida has experienced a sharp escalation in sectarian violence; and IDF has launched several airstrikes, not only in the southern governorates, but also at the Syrian Defense Ministry and near the presidential palace in Damascus. Casualties in As-Sweida have surpassed 135, including civilians and security forces. Medical infrastructure has been severely impacted, with attacks on hospitals and humanitarian facilities, including the Syrian Arab Red Crescent warehouse. According to the reports from the field, as of 15 July, the clashes caused displacement of over 2,000 families, mainly to AsSweida city from surrounding affected villages. The majority of the displaced people are women, children and the elderly. The number of displaced people has continued increasing, and as of 16 July, it is estimated over 25,000 people, potentially rising to 60,000. Additional information can be found in UNHCR’s Flash Update on the Situation in Sweida.
• As of 17 July, UNHCR estimates that 698,282 Syrians have crossed back to Syria via neighboring countries since 8 December 2024, bringing the total of 1,059,122 Syrian individuals who have returned since the beginning of 2024.
• As of 17 July, 1,515,556 IDPs have returned to their homes in Syria since early December 2024, according to the latest data of the IDP Task Force.
• In Lebanon, to date, more than 17,000 Syrian individuals have expressed interest in returning to Syria.
• Between 9 and 15 July, UNHCR provided transportation assistance to 418 families (1,179 individuals) returning to Syria through key border crossing points, including Bab Al-Hawa, Bab AlSalama and Joussieh.
• This week, the Protection Sector’s 5Ws response monitoring dashboard was launched. For the first time, it covers all of Syria with full visibility on all partners contributing to the protection response
• Thanks to UNHCR’s Return and Reintegration Cash Assistance, 12,861 Syrian refugee returnees, comprising 2,948 families, have been supported upon their return as of today.
• In an effort to promote economic resilience and self-reliance for newly arrived returnees, the Cash for Livelihoods programme has expanded in Syria, with 588 families (3,197 individuals) who have received support up to date.

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