Israel Uses White Phosphorus Near Lebanese Towns, Legal Status Disputed
Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns, including in the village of Amoun, Nabatieh, South Lebanon. Accounts differ on whether white phosphorus munitions are banned under international law.
Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns, according to NPR. According to Bluesky, Israel is using white phosphorus in civilian areas in the village of Amoun, Nabatieh, South Lebanon. Accounts differ on the legal status of white phosphorus under international law: one side states that white phosphorus is internationally banned, as reported by Bluesky, while another side states that white phosphorus is not banned under international law, as reported by NPR.
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