Obaida Hitto

Obaida Hitto is a journalist working for Al Jazeera. She is currently reporting from the Lebanon-Syria border region in March 2026, a time of heightened tension and conflict due to escalating Israeli military operations within Lebanon. Hitto's reporting focuses on the plight of Syrian refugees who are fleeing Lebanon in response to the Israeli strikes. These refugees are attempting to return to Syria, creating a potential humanitarian crisis at the border. Her reports highlight the displacement and fear among the refugee population as Israel threatens to destroy more infrastructure within Lebanon. Hitto's presence at the border and her reporting on the refugee situation are significant because they bring attention to the human cost of the ongoing conflict and the potential for a worsening humanitarian situation.