Although phosphorus munitions are not technically banned under international law, it is illegal to use them against civilian populations. The Onion asked Americans when the military should be permitted to use white phosphorus, and this is what they said.
Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersIsrael fired white phosphorus munitions that had been supplied by the U.S. in an attack in Lebanon that injured at least nine civilians, according to a report. Based on analysis of shell fragments found in the southern Lebanese village of Dheira, The Washington Post reported that the munitions were made by ammunition depots in the U.S. in 1989 and 1992. At least three people injured by the October attack were hospitalized and Amnesty International says the incident—which
In their attempts to uncover possible Russian positions, Ukrainian militants have thrown cluster and white phosphorus incendiary munitions into the woodland, a soldier from theRussian military reconnaissance brigade “Dnepr” told media.
Amid the escalation in the Middle East, reports have emerged claiming that Israel has used white phosphorus in its military operations in the Gaza Strip. 14.10.2023, Sputnik International
Israel denies using white phosphorus in Gaza, but rights groups and a witness say the controversial weapon has been fired at the densely populated Palestinian territory.