Attack on Lebanon After Ceasefire Agreement: 33 Children Dead, 153 Injured – "Immense and Cruel Sacrifice for Children" UNICEF Statement [Press Release]
UNICEF announced that 33 children were killed and 153 injured in military attacks on Lebanon after a ceasefire agreement. The escalating hostilities continue to inflict immense sacrifices on children, and UNICEF calls for adherence to international humanitarian law and the assurance of humanitarian aid.
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【April 9, 2026, New York】
Following military attacks on Lebanon after a ceasefire agreement, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) issued the following statement, deeming it a serious risk to the ceasefire itself and the realization of peace in the Middle East.
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The escalation of hostilities continues to inflict immense and cruel sacrifices on the children of Lebanon. Yesterday, immediately after the news of a regional ceasefire agreement spread, bringing a moment of hope across the country, Israeli airstrikes hit various parts of Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties. According to reports, 33 children have died and 153 have been injured.
Children and families have been subjected to intense bombing that tears communities apart, suffering devastating effects. Since March 2, when military clashes intensified again, an astonishing 600 children in Lebanon have been killed or injured.
While children are being rescued from under the rubble, UNICEF has received reports that some children are still missing and separated from their families. Many children have lost loved ones, homes, and their daily sense of security, suffering deep emotional wounds. Across the country, over 1 million people, including an estimated 390,000 children, have been displaced. Many children have been forced to flee two, three, or even four times.
International humanitarian law is clear: civilians, including children, must be protected at all times. All parties to the conflict must take every feasible precaution to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensure safe, continuous, and unimpeded humanitarian access. The use of explosive weapons with wide-area effects in densely populated areas poses a severe threat to children's lives. Such acts must cease immediately.
UNICEF is conducting aid activities in Beirut, treating many injured children through its "Assistance and Care for Children Affected by War (ACWA)" program. It is also expanding its emergency response amidst rapidly increasing needs. In shelters, UNICEF is providing...
Following military attacks on Lebanon after a ceasefire agreement, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) issued the following statement, deeming it a serious risk to the ceasefire itself and the realization of peace in the Middle East.
* * *
The escalation of hostilities continues to inflict immense and cruel sacrifices on the children of Lebanon. Yesterday, immediately after the news of a regional ceasefire agreement spread, bringing a moment of hope across the country, Israeli airstrikes hit various parts of Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties. According to reports, 33 children have died and 153 have been injured.
Children and families have been subjected to intense bombing that tears communities apart, suffering devastating effects. Since March 2, when military clashes intensified again, an astonishing 600 children in Lebanon have been killed or injured.
While children are being rescued from under the rubble, UNICEF has received reports that some children are still missing and separated from their families. Many children have lost loved ones, homes, and their daily sense of security, suffering deep emotional wounds. Across the country, over 1 million people, including an estimated 390,000 children, have been displaced. Many children have been forced to flee two, three, or even four times.
International humanitarian law is clear: civilians, including children, must be protected at all times. All parties to the conflict must take every feasible precaution to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensure safe, continuous, and unimpeded humanitarian access. The use of explosive weapons with wide-area effects in densely populated areas poses a severe threat to children's lives. Such acts must cease immediately.
UNICEF is conducting aid activities in Beirut, treating many injured children through its "Assistance and Care for Children Affected by War (ACWA)" program. It is also expanding its emergency response amidst rapidly increasing needs. In shelters, UNICEF is providing...