On average 11 children killed or injured daily in past week in Lebanon, says UN children’s agency
UNICEF reports that an average of 11 children have been killed or injured daily in Lebanon over the past week. This alarming statistic comes amid ongoing Israeli strikes despite a declared ceasefire. Since the ceasefire began in April, a total of 55 children have been killed and 212 injured.
- ▪A total of 77 children have been killed or injured in the last seven days, according to UNICEF.
- ▪Heavy Israeli strikes have continued in southern Lebanon, hitting towns and villages.
- ▪The ceasefire announced on April 16 was intended to halt the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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On average 11 children killed or injured daily in past week in Lebanon, says UN children’s agencySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA total of 77 children have been killed or injured in the last seven days, UNICEF said.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 06:24 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 06:36 PMListenGENEVA – 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 May 27 and into May 28, after Israel declared a new swathe of the area “a combat zone”.On May 28, an Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut amid a ceasefire that has failed to halt…
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