Human Rights Watch alleges Israel used white phosphorus in southern Lebanon, potentially harming civilians and violating international law.

Human Rights Watch claims Israel used white phosphorus incendiary shells on residential buildings in at least five towns and villages in conflict-hit southern Lebanon, potentially harming civilians and violating international law. The global human rights group stated that there was no evidence of burn injuries due to white phosphorus in Lebanon, but they heard accounts suggesting possible respiratory damage. Human rights advocates argue that firing white phosphorus into populated areas is a crime under international law due to its severe and indiscriminate impact on civilians.

June 05, 2024
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