Following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, the UN children's agency, UNICEF, has issued a grave warning about the impact on children in the country. The recent attacks have led to a devastating situation, with many children reported missing under rubble and facing dangers on the roads.
According to UNICEF Deputy Representative for Lebanon, Ettie Higgins, Monday marked the deadliest day for children in Lebanon since 2006. The number of children killed in a single day surpassed the total for the entire previous year, highlighting the severity of the current crisis.
Reports indicate that numerous Lebanese children were forced to seek shelter in cars and on roadsides after being displaced from their homes in southern Lebanon. Additionally, hundreds of children are reportedly stranded on hazardous roads across the country, further exacerbating the risks they face.
UNICEF has been called upon to provide mobile mortuary vehicles for the first time to store the remains of children, underscoring the tragic toll of the recent violence. Higgins emphasized the urgent need for intervention to protect the well-being of children in Lebanon.
Expressing concerns about a potential escalation of conflict reminiscent of the dark days of 2006, UNICEF fears that the current situation could have even more devastating consequences for the children of Lebanon. The agency is working tirelessly to address the immediate needs of children affected by the airstrikes and to prevent further harm.
