Middle East Crisis: Over 4 Children Killed or Injured Daily in Lebanon Despite 'Ceasefire', Save the Children Reports
Save the Children reports that an average of more than four children are killed or injured every day in Lebanon during the first 25 days of the temporary ceasefire. With 22 children killed and 89 injured since April 17, the humanitarian situation in overcrowded shelters remains critical, facing health issues and education disruption.
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Save the Children announced that during the first 25 days following the start of the temporary ceasefire, an average of more than four children per day have been killed or injured in Lebanon, with many families still unable to return to their homes.
According to new data from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 22 children have been killed and 89 injured since the temporary ceasefire began on April 17. This brings the number of children killed by Israeli military attacks since the escalation of fighting on March 2 to approximately 200, with the total death toll reaching around 2,900. Continued violence and new evacuation orders have forced over 1 million people—one in six of the population—to flee their homes.
Despite the conditional ceasefire, new evacuation orders from the Israeli military and the discovery of destroyed homes and farmland have forced many families back into shelters. The number of families in collective shelters has increased by 5%, with approximately 125,000 people, including 44,800 children, now living in these facilities.
In overcrowded shelters, health concerns are rising due to inadequate water and sanitation, with reports of scabies outbreaks. Parents also report widespread behavioral changes in children, including loss of appetite and sleep disturbances, caused by a lack of daily routine and decreased school engagement. Online learning is also difficult due to power shortages and insufficient communication environments.
Tara* (10), who fled from southern Lebanon, said: 'I just want the war to end, to go back to my house in my village, and sleep in my own bed. I really miss school, my teachers, and my friends.'
Nora Ingdal, Country Director for Save the Children Lebanon, stated: 'When more than four children are killed or injured a day, this is no "ceasefire" for children. Attacks on civilians haven't stopped; they've simply continued in another form. Until a permanent and reliable ceasefire is achieved, children's safety will not be secured.' Save the Children calls on the international community to urgently work toward a permanent ceasefire and ensure flexible, sustained funding for families to rebuild their lives.
According to new data from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 22 children have been killed and 89 injured since the temporary ceasefire began on April 17. This brings the number of children killed by Israeli military attacks since the escalation of fighting on March 2 to approximately 200, with the total death toll reaching around 2,900. Continued violence and new evacuation orders have forced over 1 million people—one in six of the population—to flee their homes.
Despite the conditional ceasefire, new evacuation orders from the Israeli military and the discovery of destroyed homes and farmland have forced many families back into shelters. The number of families in collective shelters has increased by 5%, with approximately 125,000 people, including 44,800 children, now living in these facilities.
In overcrowded shelters, health concerns are rising due to inadequate water and sanitation, with reports of scabies outbreaks. Parents also report widespread behavioral changes in children, including loss of appetite and sleep disturbances, caused by a lack of daily routine and decreased school engagement. Online learning is also difficult due to power shortages and insufficient communication environments.
Tara* (10), who fled from southern Lebanon, said: 'I just want the war to end, to go back to my house in my village, and sleep in my own bed. I really miss school, my teachers, and my friends.'
Nora Ingdal, Country Director for Save the Children Lebanon, stated: 'When more than four children are killed or injured a day, this is no "ceasefire" for children. Attacks on civilians haven't stopped; they've simply continued in another form. Until a permanent and reliable ceasefire is achieved, children's safety will not be secured.' Save the Children calls on the international community to urgently work toward a permanent ceasefire and ensure flexible, sustained funding for families to rebuild their lives.
FAQ
レバノンでの「停戦期間」とされる期間中、子どもたちの被害状況はどうなっていますか？
4月17日の一時停戦開始後の最初の25日間で、1日あたり平均4人以上の子どもが死傷しています。具体的には子ども22人が犠牲になり、89人が負傷しました。
3月からの戦闘激化による子どもたちの犠牲者数はどのくらいですか？
3月2日にレバノンで戦闘が再び激化して以来、イスラエル軍による攻撃で亡くなった子どもの数は約200人に達しています。
レバノン国内での避難者の規模と避難所の状況は？
100万人以上（人口の6人に1人）が避難を余儀なくされています。集団避難所では約12万5,000人（うち子ども4万4,800人）が生活しており、利用者は5％増加しています。
避難生活を送る子どもたちが直面している健康・教育上の課題は何ですか？
過密状態による疥癬（かいせん）の発生、食欲不振や睡眠障害などの行動変化、学校の避難所化やインフラ不足による学習機会の喪失が課題となっています。
セーブ・ザ・チルドレンはレバノンでどのような支援活動を行っていますか？
1953年から活動しており、生活必需品の配布、精神保健・心理社会的支援、不発弾の危険性啓発、安全な水と衛生設備の確保、避難者への物資提供などを行っています。