Key facts
- A Lebanese child died from wounds sustained in an explosion caused by an Israeli cluster bomb.
- The incident occurred in the al-Arid neighborhood of Haboush, southern Lebanon.
- Another boy was injured in the blast.
- Since March 2, Israel has killed at least 3,613 people in Lebanon, including 245 children.
- Over 1.2 million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the conflict.
A Lebanese child has died after a cluster bomb, remnants of Israeli attacks, exploded in southern Lebanon. Mohammad Ali Ibrahim succumbed to his injuries in the al-Arid neighborhood of Haboush on Monday. Another boy was also injured in the incident.
Since March 2, Israel has intensified its military operations in Lebanon, resulting in at least 3,613 deaths, including 245 children, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Over 900 children have been wounded by Israeli attacks since that date. Despite a ceasefire announced on April 17, Israeli attacks have continued, with at least 40 children killed or maimed since then.
The conflict has displaced over 1.2 million people in Lebanon, approximately 400,000 of whom are children. Many have been relocated to safer areas, while others are living in tents. Experts highlight the severe physical and psychological trauma children are experiencing due to repeated violence, displacement, and loss.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has condemned Israel's actions, stating that children are paying an "intolerable price." UNICEF reported that at least 59 children in Lebanon have been killed or wounded by Israeli forces in the past week, despite a nearly month-long truce. Since March 2, at least 200 children have been killed and over 800 injured. Recent Israeli strikes have resulted in multiple child casualties in villages like Arab Salim, Harouf, and Roumine.