Israel Hits Lebanon Buildings with White Phosphorus: Human Rights Watch
A global human rights group has accused Israel of using white phosphorus incendiary shells on residential buildings in at least five towns and villages in conflict-hit southern Lebanon. The report, published on Wednesday by Human Rights Watch, suggests that the use of these controversial munitions may have harmed civilians and violated international law. Human Rights Watch stated that while there was no direct evidence of burn injuries caused by white phosphorus in Lebanon, researchers heard accounts indicating possible respiratory damage. White phosphorus is known for its ability to set buildings on fire and cause severe burns, potentially leading to infections, organ failure, or respiratory issues even if the burns are small. Human rights advocates argue that firing white phosphorus into populated areas is a crime under international law. The chemical substance can burn human flesh down to the bone and pose long-term health risks to survivors. The Israeli military, i...
