Israel’s Unlawful Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch has confirmed that Israel used white phosphorus in residential areas of southern Lebanon, causing fires in homes on March 3. The use of white phosphorus in populated areas is deemed unlawful under international humanitarian law due to its indiscriminate nature. HRW is calling for an immediate halt to this practice and for countries providing Israel with weapons to suspend military assistance. Israel’s military allies are urged to impose targeted sanctions on officials involved in grave crimes.

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