An 11-year-old girl has become the first Lebanese refugee to enroll in Iraq's education system, just two weeks after her family fled Lebanon to escape the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Rana Remon, a fifth-grade student, expressed her excitement at continuing her education in Iraq after being displaced.

“I love studying and my parents encouraged me to study here in Iraq. When I grow up, I want to become a fashion designer, and God willing, I will achieve this dream,” Rana told Rudaw.

Rana’s family is currently staying in Jizani al-Joul village in Diyala province, joining the estimated 8,000 Lebanese refugees who have arrived in Iraq since the conflict began. The majority of the displaced are being settled in provinces such as Baghdad, Karbala, Najaf, and Salahaddin, according to Karim al-Nouri, undersecretary for Iraq’s migration and displaced ministry.

Despite the influx, Nouri stated on Monday that Iraq does not intend to establish refugee camps for Lebanese citizens, explaining, “It is not appropriate to place guests in camps.” Instead, Iraqi officials are referring to the refugees as “guests of Iraq.”

In Jizani al-Joul, local resident Abu Ali al-Maamouri confirmed that the village had prepared 30 homes to welcome the displaced Lebanese. “We welcomed our Lebanese brothers, and we have 30 fully equipped houses ready for them to rest in,” he said.

In support of the refugees, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani recently approved the allocation of three billion Iraqi dinars (approximately $2.27 million) to assist the incoming Lebanese, providing much-needed relief through Iraq’s migration ministry.

Meanwhile, Iraq's humanitarian efforts have extended beyond its borders. The Iraqi Red Crescent Society announced on Tuesday that it has sent 150 tons of food supplies and aid to Lebanon since the conflict began.

The Israel-Hezbollah conflict has led to widespread devastation in Lebanon. According to the Lebanese health ministry, Israeli bombardments have killed 2,255 people and injured over 10,000. Nearly a quarter of the Lebanese population, 1.2 million people, have been displaced, as reported by Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

As the humanitarian crisis continues, Iraq's role in supporting Lebanese refugees highlights regional solidarity in a time of conflict.