Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon as Conflict Escalates
UNICEF reports a severe humanitarian crisis as Israeli military actions target Hezbollah, resulting in high child casualties.
- UNICEF has confirmed that over 200 children have been killed and 1,100 injured in Lebanon in the past two months due to intensified Israeli military operations.
- The conflict, which began with Hezbollah's support for Hamas, saw a significant escalation in late September with Israel's expanded offensive.
- UNICEF spokesperson James Elder expressed concern over the lack of international response to the ongoing violence affecting children in Lebanon.
- The violence has displaced over a million people in Lebanon, including approximately 400,000 children, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
- Attacks on Lebanon's infrastructure, including healthcare facilities, have resulted in the deaths of over 200 healthcare workers, further straining the country's resources.