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Israel Urges UNICEF to Condemn Iran's Cluster Munitions

3/25/2026

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On March 23, 2026, Nina Ben-Ami, Israel's UN and International Organizations deputy director general, urged UNICEF to condemn Iran's alleged cluster munitions.
The attacks injured at least 18 children, including a critically injured five-year-old girl.
Israel said the events caused psychological harm, with many children receiving anxiety care.
Israeli authorities asked UNICEF to advocate for children's rights in conflict zones; Iranian officials had not responded, and UNICEF had not commented.

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On March 23, 2026, Nina Ben-Ami, Israel's UN and International Organizations deputy director general, urged UNICEF to condemn Iran's alleged cluster munitions.
The attacks injured at least 18 children, including a critically injured five-year-old girl.
Israel said the events caused psychological harm, with many children receiving anxiety care.
Israeli authorities asked UNICEF to advocate for children's rights in conflict zones; Iranian officials had not responded, and UNICEF had not commented.