Lebanese Children Suffer Deep Trauma Amid Intensified Israeli Strikes
As conflict escalates, young survivors face severe physical and emotional wounds, raising concerns over long-term impacts.
- Israeli strikes in Lebanon have resulted in over 100 child fatalities and hundreds more injured in recent weeks.
- Children like 4-year-old Hussein Mikdad are grappling with both physical injuries and deep psychological scars after losing family members.
- Medical facilities in Lebanon, such as Beirut's Geitaoui Hospital, have significantly increased their capacity to treat war-related injuries, with a notable portion of patients being children.
- Families are displaced, with many children experiencing heightened anxiety and aggression, challenging their sense of security and stability.
- Experts warn of generational trauma, as children struggle with attachment issues and a lack of safety in their once-secure homes.