Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:44pm on 29 May 2026,Friday International
The United Nations has warned that children in Lebanon are paying a devastating price as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalates despite a ceasefire agreement. UNICEF said an average of 11 children were killed or injured every 24 hours during the past week amid intensified Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs. The agency reported 77 child casualties in seven days, while attacks on hospitals and healthcare centres have worsened the humanitarian crisis. Lebanese authorities say thousands have been killed or displaced since March. UN officials urged all sides to respect international humanitarian law and protect civilians, especially children. (PC: Reuters)
