A UNICEF official has confirmed that at least 35 children have been killed so far in the Israeli strikes on Lebanon, noting that “there are missing persons still under the rubble.” Meanwhile, Beirut’s Governor Marwan Abboud announced on Tuesday that he would tour shelters for displaced persons along with a Ministry of Social Affairs representative and a UNICEF representative in Lebanon to assess the needs of the displaced. Abboud mentioned in an interview with MTV Lebanon that the UN organization has promised to meet all the needs of the displaced.
The intense and widespread Israeli airstrikes since yesterday have forced thousands of Lebanese in southern areas to flee their villages and towns after residential homes and some roads were targeted. These airstrikes have resulted in 492 casualties, including 35 children and 58 women, and have wounded 1,645 people in the most severe aerial bombardment ever.
Lebanon is currently experiencing significant tensions and humanitarian challenges due to ongoing conflicts, particularly with Israel. The situation has been marked by an increase in airstrikes and military engagements along the Blue Line, the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel. These conflicts have led to heavy casualties and widespread displacement within Lebanon. The international community, including the UN, has been actively calling for de-escalation and a focus on diplomatic solutions to mitigate the violence and protect civilians.
The recent airstrikes have led to hundreds of deaths and have displaced thousands of people, escalating the humanitarian crisis in the region. The situation is compounded by Lebanon’s already dire socio-economic conditions, with the Lebanese government and international organizations struggling to address the immense humanitarian needs of the affected population.
