UNICEF Warns Thousands of Children Severely Affected by Ongoing Middle East Conflict

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that thousands of children are being severely affected by the ongoing war in the Middle East.

According to a statement released by UNICEF, the number of children killed or injured since the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28 has exceeded 1,100. The organization expressed concern, calling this situation devastating for millions of children in the region.

Initial reports mentioned by UNICEF indicate that among the deceased children, there are 200 in Iran, 91 in Lebanon, 4 in Israel, and 1 in Kuwait. The organization strongly objected to the violence against children, stating that there can be no justification for killing or maiming children.

Furthermore, the statement warned that essential services that children depend on, such as health, education, and basic services, are also being destroyed due to the war.

UNICEF reiterated the call made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging all parties to immediately stop the war and seek a solution through diplomatic negotiations.

Parties involved in the conflict were also urged to adopt methods of warfare that minimize harm to ordinary civilians, especially children, and to refrain from using explosive weapons that disproportionately affect children.