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Lebanon War: Children's Trauma
The devastating impact of the ongoing conflict in Lebanon on children, focusing on the experiences of two young victims, Hussein and Ivana.
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Human Rights ViolationsHealthMiddle EastWarCasualtiesChildrenTraumaInjuries
HezbollahInternational Medical CorpsDoctors Without BordersAmerican University Of Beirut Medical CenterLebanese Hospital Geitaoui
Hussein MikdadHassan MikdadImad NahleGhassan Abu SittahFatima Zayoun
- What is the overall impact of the conflict on children in Lebanon?
- The war in Lebanon has resulted in numerous casualties among children, with over 100 deaths and hundreds of injuries in the last six weeks, leaving lasting physical and psychological scars.
- What injuries did Hussein Mikdad sustain during the Israeli airstrike?
- Hussein's injuries include fractured right thigh, torn tendons in his right arm, and psychological trauma from witnessing the deaths of his family members.
- How are doctors addressing Hussein's physical and psychological trauma?
- Doctors are treating Hussein's physical wounds, but they also recognize the significant emotional trauma he has sustained, noting that this will require long-term care and attention.
- Describe the extent of Ivana Skakye's injuries and her current condition.
- Ivana Skakye, a 2-year-old girl, suffered severe burns over 40% of her body from an airstrike, requiring extensive treatment and facing a long recovery.
- What are the physical and emotional effects of the airstrike on young Hussein Mikdad?
- Four-year-old Hussein Mikdad is the sole survivor of his family after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, suffering physical and psychological trauma.