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Child Casualties in Lebanon
The article details the devastating impact of the conflict in Lebanon on children, focusing on the story of four-year-old Hussein, who lost his family in an airstrike and is now struggling with physical and psychological trauma.
English
United States
Human Rights ViolationsHealthMiddle EastWarLebanonCasualtiesChildrenTrauma
HezbollahInternational Medical CorpsAmerican University Of Beirut Medical CenterLebanese Hospital Geitaoui
Hussein MikdadHassan MikdadImad NahleGhassan Abu SittahZiad SleimanFatima ZayounMaria Elizabeth Haddad
- Who are the main victims of this event?
- The airstrike, which Israel claims targeted Hezbollah, killed 18 people, including Hussein's mother, siblings, and relatives; this incident highlights the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians.
- What is the main event described in the article?
- Four-year-old Hussein Mikdad is the sole survivor of his immediate family after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, suffering physical and psychological trauma.
- What kind of injuries did Hussein Mikdad suffer?
- Doctors are treating Hussein for physical injuries, including fractured thigh and torn tendons, while also acknowledging the significant emotional trauma he has experienced, requiring extensive psychological care.
- What is the overall impact of the conflict on children in Lebanon?
- The conflict has resulted in a large number of child casualties, with over 100 children killed and hundreds injured in Lebanon in the past six weeks, leaving many with lasting physical and psychological scars.
- How are Lebanese hospitals coping with the influx of war casualties?
- Hospitals in Lebanon are overwhelmed, adapting to the surge in war casualties; the American University of Beirut Medical Center and the Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui have significantly increased their capacity to handle the influx of patients, particularly children.