Greece on alert for possible migrant wave from Middle East

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, OCT 3 - Greece is bracing for an uncontrolled migration wave, according to the daily Kathimerini, which was raised during Wednesday's meeting of the country's National Security Council (KYSYEA). The discussion focused on migration issues, the threat of terrorism, and the evacuation of Greek citizens from Lebanon and Israel.
    In light of the escalating crisis, authorities are considering expanding the capacity of existing refugee facilities, which currently house approximately 3,000 individuals.
    Plans are underway to redirect any new arrivals to mainland Greece, as the islands are already overcrowded. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that Lebanon currently hosts approximately 2.5 million refugees, primarily from Palestine and Syria, raising concerns about destabilisation if violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates further. (ANSA).