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Call for UNICEF Action: Israeli Official Condemns Alleged Iranian Missile Attacks on Children.<\/h1>\n

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Jerusalem:<\/p>\n

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A senior Israeli official has formally appealed to the UNICEF, urging immediate international attention and condemnation over alleged missile attacks targeting civilian areas in Israel, with children among the primary victims.<\/p>\n

In a letter addressed to UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, Nina Ben-Ami, Israel\u2019s Deputy Director General for UN and International Organizations, accused the Iran of carrying out \u201cindiscriminate ballistic missile attacks\u201d against civilian populations, including the alleged use of cluster munitions.<\/p>\n

Allegations of Civilian Impact Across Multiple Cities<\/h4>\n

According to the letter, several incidents in March 2026 resulted in injuries and casualties among civilians, including children:<\/p>\n

On March 21, a missile reportedly struck Rishon LeZion, dispersing submunitions across multiple sites, including a kindergarten and daycare facility that was unoccupied at the time.<\/p>\n

Another strike the same day targeted a residential area in Arad, leading to a mass casualty situation. Over 115 civilians were evacuated to Soroka Medical Center, including 18 children and infants. Several remain in critical condition.<\/p>\n

In Dimona, missile impacts reportedly damaged residential buildings and injured around 60 civilians, including children with severe shrapnel wounds.<\/p>\n

The letter also cited earlier incidents, including:<\/h4>\n

A March 14 attack in Eilat, where a 12-year-old boy was seriously injured.<\/p>\n

A March 2 strike in Beersheba, injuring 15 people.<\/p>\n

A March 1 incident in Beit Shemesh, where nine civilians, including teenagers, were killed in a residential shelter strike.<\/p>\n

Psychological Toll on Children<\/h4>\n

Beyond physical injuries, the communication emphasized the psychological impact on children, noting that thousands are receiving treatment for trauma, anxiety, and stress due to repeated missile alerts and extended stays in bomb shelters.<\/p>\n

Appeal for International Response<\/h4>\n

Ben-Ami called on UNICEF to publicly condemn the alleged attacks and take a clear stance in defense of children affected by the violence. The letter underscores Israel\u2019s position that these incidents constitute severe violations of international humanitarian norms, particularly regarding the protection of minors in conflict zones.<\/p>\n

As of now, there has been no official response from UNICEF or independent verification of the specific allegations. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the region and raises renewed concerns about the safety of civilians\u2014especially children\u2014in areas affected by conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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