On average 11 children killed or injured every 24 hours in past week in Lebanon, says UN children's agency
In the past week, an average of 11 children have been killed or injured daily in Lebanon, according to UNICEF. This surge in casualties comes despite a ceasefire that was intended to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The ongoing violence has resulted in a total of 77 children affected in just seven days.
- ▪An average of 11 children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon in the last week.
- ▪UNICEF reported a total of 77 children killed or injured during this period.
- ▪The ceasefire, announced on April 16, has failed to stop the fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 18:24:41 +0800 |
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On average 11 children killed or injured every 24 hours in past week in Lebanon, says UN children's agencySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxChildren play outside Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium, turned into a temporary shelter in Beirut, Lebanon, May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed AzakirPublished May 29, 2026, 06:24 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 06:24 PMGENEVA, May 29 - An average of 11 children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon in the last week, as Israel expanded strikes across the country in spite of a ceasefire being in place.Heavy Israeli strikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday, after Israel declared a new swathe of the area "a combat zone".On Thursday, an Israeli strike hit a building in the…
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