An Enduring Nightmare

Children and Youth in Lebanon reeling from military hostilities and economic crisis.

Khaled 7 years old standing in front of his house with his sister standing behind him.
UNICEF2026/Fouad-Choufany/Lebanon

Highlights

Children and youth in Lebanon are facing a devastating reality no child should ever have to endure, as the country grapples with the aftermath of an escalation in hostilities, a prolonged economic downturn and deepening humanitarian needs.

Airstrikes, artillery shelling and demolitions have killed and maimed children and youth, destroyed homes, schools and health centres, exposed girls to increased gender-based violence and inflicted lasting psychological trauma. For many children, the places meant to protect them have become places of fear, violence, loss and destruction.

An enduring nightmare
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