At Least Two Children Killed Daily in Israeli Attacks in Lebanon

Save the Children reported that the ongoing conflict in Lebanon has led to severe humanitarian consequences, with children bearing the brunt of the violence.

“We’re plunging into a humanitarian crisis that is, first and foremost, a children’s crisis,” said Jennifer Moorehead, the NGO’s country director for Lebanon.

She noted parallels with Gaza, saying, “We’re starting to see the same pattern we’ve witnessed in over a year of war in Gaza: mass casualty events with civilians, including children; health workers killed while on duty; more than 50 attacks on healthcare facilities; UN installations attacked, and journalists targeted.”

The Israeli war has disrupted education, with six out of ten public schools converted into shelters for displaced families. The start of the school year, initially scheduled for early October, has been postponed to November 4, with further delays possible.

“The longer the conflict lasts, the more challenging it will be for children to regain a sense of normalcy,” Moorehead said. “Every day away from the classroom is a growing threat to children’s long-term physical and mental wellbeing.”

She emphasized the need for urgent action. “By law, children must be off-limits in war and must be protected. There is no time to waste. We urgently need a ceasefire, now.”