"According to the UN agency for children, Unicef, more than 340 children have been killed and thousands injured since the US and Israel launched their attacks on Iran, which has retaliated with bombings across the region."
"More than 1.1 million people, including nearly 400,000 children, have been forced to flee their homes by Israeli bombing and displacement orders in Lebanon, according to a Unicef assessment."
"Children in the region are being exposed to horrific violence, while the very systems and services meant to keep them safe are coming under attack, said Unicef's executive director, Catherine Russell."
The war in the Middle East has led to a humanitarian crisis for millions of children. Reports indicate over 340 children have been killed and thousands injured due to attacks by the US and Israel on Iran. The highest casualty event occurred when a missile strike hit a school, killing at least 160 children. In Lebanon, more than 1.1 million people, including nearly 400,000 children, have been displaced. Many displaced children are living in dire conditions, lacking basic necessities and shelter.
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