UNICEF Warns of Rising Child Casualties in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Violence

(MENAFN) According to reports, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that at least 59 children were killed or injured in Lebanon over the past week, despite the existence of a ceasefire agreement. The agency warned that children are facing increasing levels of both physical harm and psychological trauma.

Figures provided by Lebanon’s Health Ministry indicate that since the ceasefire came into effect between April 16 and 17, at least 23 children have been killed and 93 injured. Overall, since March 2, the total number of child casualties has reportedly reached 200 killed and 806 injured.

On Wednesday alone, at least 33 people—including women and children—were killed during a new wave of strikes across southern and central parts of the country, according to Lebanon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center and local media outlets.

UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder said, “Children are being killed and injured when they should be returning to classrooms, playing with friends, and recovering from months of fear and upheaval.”

He added that despite agreements intended to reduce violence, children continue to endure repeated exposure to conflict and trauma that may have long-term consequences.

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