1.2 million people now displaced in Lebanon, UNICEF says
Approximately 1.2 million people are now internally displaced in Lebanon, including about 400,000 children, according to UNICEF.
"All parties in this conflict must prioritize the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Strikes on homes, health centers, schools or shelters are resulting in massive civilian casualties (100 children killed and over 800 wounded in the past three weeks). It is imperative that all parties to the conflict adhere to IHL and comply with the principles of proportionality, distinction and precaution in the conduct of hostilities," UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban said in a press conference Wednesday.

"We call upon the international community to act with urgency. Funding is critical. UNICEF's appeal is 8% funded right now. Funding must be free from conditionalities that hinder swift action," Chaiban said.
-ABC News' James Longman





