Nearly 60 children reportedly killed or injured in Lebanon in the past week
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- UNICEF reports that at least 59 children in Lebanon were killed or injured in the past week despite a ceasefire agreed on 17 April 2026, with a total of 23 children killed and 93 injured since the ceasefire took effect.
- Since 2 March, 200 children have been killed and 806 injured, averaging nearly 14 children affected daily, highlighting ongoing violence despite the ceasefire.
- UNICEF calls on all parties to protect children, uphold international humanitarian law, and ensure the ceasefire holds to prevent further harm.
- An estimated 770,000 children are experiencing severe distress due to ongoing violence, displacement, and loss, with many showing symptoms of trauma and grief such as fear, nightmares, and hopelessness.
- The agency urges urgent investment in mental health and psychosocial support services to address the long-term psychological impact on children affected by the conflict.