The human rights organization considers the indiscriminate use of the substance to be illegal and calls for an investigation into it as a war crime.
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247 This Tuesday (31), Amnesty International published the results of a new investigation that revealed the use of white phosphorus by Israeli forces in an attack on the 16th in Dhayra, southern Lebanon. People based in Britain claim that Israel acted indiscriminately. The use of white phosphorus is considered illegal and requires an investigation into the attack as a possible war crime, the IG portal reports. >>> An Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza reports on Israel’s use of white phosphorus bombs
Israel, which has previously faced allegations of white phosphorus use in Gaza, reiterated its rejection of the allegations, saying they were “clearly false.” The use of white phosphorus bombs against people has been banned by the Geneva Convention since 1997. According to international law, this weapon may only be used to attack military targets.
The white phosphorus bomb is an incendiary weapon that explodes when it comes into contact with oxygen present in the air. Once lit, white phosphorus is extremely difficult to extinguish. It adheres to surfaces such as skin and clothing. The substance can cause very serious burns that can extend to the bones or even beyond. If it enters the bloodstream, it can also poison the kidneys, liver and heart and cause multiple organs to fail. The smoke released by the bomb can also damage the respiratory system.
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