UN humanitarians say civilian casualties mount in Iran, Lebanon – China Daily
The Iranian Ministry of Health reported that as of Wednesday, 23,000 casualties from the hostilities, including 1,801 children and 4,150 women. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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UN humanitarians reported mounting civilian casualties and damage in Iran and Lebanon, while displaced families in Gaza face further hardship due to heavy rains and persistent aid delivery impediments.
- In Iran, 23,000 casualties were reported, including 1,801 children and 4,150 women, with hostilities forcing widespread relocation.
- Lebanon has seen 1,094 deaths and over 3,000 injuries, with more than 1 million displaced people and significant damage to healthcare facilities.
- Gaza is experiencing damaged shelters from heavy rains and continued obstructions to relief operations, including restrictions on imports and airstrikes impacting displacement sites, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
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