Resettlement is an unachievable idea because Lebanon is no longer able to hold its own people, let alone those residing on its land. If actual projects emerge to this effect, they would surely lead to divisions likely to bring back the specter of civil war to this country, which has embraced its brothers and neighbors. Any imposition on Lebanon to this effect would lead to its disintegration, which would mean a lack of a favorable living environment for its people and its refugees of all nationalities. Any proposal of this type fuels hostility between the Lebanese and Syrian peoples, and fosters hatred and rejection so that refugees reside in a hostile environment instead of experiencing an embracing environment that was characteristic at the beginning of the Syrian war, when all Lebanese groups empathized for their Syrian brothers. Some embraced the opposition, backed it and provided it with the necessary support, while others hosted those loyal to the regime deeming them allies. But all believed themselves to be returning the favor to their Syrian brothers who had stood by Lebanon in the wars that hit it.

Therefore, it may be best, in the interest of maintaining what is left of this brotherly relationship, if the Syrian refugees in Lebanon were to declare their insistence on returning to their homeland and their attachment to it, and not accept an alternative homeland. This way they would put the mind of the Lebanese at ease so that the situation does not turn from neighborly relations and welcome to a state of hostility that would damage both societies.

Despite the fact that there is no one party representing the Syrians in Lebanon, it is necessary that this is voiced out loud and that there are clear actions in this respect.