"Human Rights Watch researchers verified the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israel over residential areas in south Lebanon, documenting airbursts that create a distinctive knuckle-shaped plume."
"The use of white phosphorus is controversial and potentially illegal when deployed over civilian areas, as it ignites fires, causes serious burns, and emits toxic fumes."
Human Rights Watch verified Israel's use of white phosphorus munitions in south Lebanon, documenting airbursts over residential areas. Eight images were geolocated in Yohmor during the Gaza conflict. With 800,000 Lebanese displaced, many uses may remain undocumented. Israeli forces face resistance from Hezbollah while targeting infrastructure. White phosphorus burns at high temperatures and is used for various military purposes, but its deployment in civilian areas is controversial and potentially illegal due to the harm it causes.
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