'Israeli' forces leaves behind explosive devices “disguised as toys” across South Lebanon
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- A Lebanese reporter cited a local resident as warning that some explosive devices dropped in South Lebanon resemble children's toys.
- Unexploded cluster munitions continue to pose a long-term threat to civilians, particularly children, according to demining organizations.
‘Israeli’ forces have reportedly dropped bombs disguised as toys in southern Lebanon, and this ball is one of them, according to a Lebanese resident cited by NBN reporter Rasha Al-Zein.
The incident has renewed concerns over the threat posed by unexploded munitions that remain scattered across parts of southern Lebanon following years of conflict.
According to estimates from the United Nations and demining organizations, including the Lebanon Mine Action Center, hundreds of thousands to more than one million cluster munitions are believed to have been dispersed across southern Lebanon during successive 'Israeli' military offensives, particularly after the 2006 war.
Many of these munitions failed to detonate on impact, leaving behind hazardous remnants that continue to endanger civilians years later.
Children have been among the most vulnerable victims due to the small size and often deceptive appearance of unexploded ordnance, which can resemble toys, balls, or everyday objects.
