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White Phosphorus Incidents in South
A team from human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Harvard Law School's International Human Rights Clinic, released a report revealing Israel’s use of white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon between March and May 2026. The investigation covered 23 incidents related to this use. The report explains that white phosphorus ignites upon exposure to oxygen and can cause long-term burns, physical, psychological, and economic harm. Additionally, its residues can reignite when exposed to oxygen, increasing its danger. The report notes the absence of specific international regulations for this type of weapon, despite Protocol III of the Convention on Conventional Weapons regulating incendiary weapons in general. However, this protocol does not specifically cover white phosphorus munitions used for purposes other than direct combat. It is also mentioned that white phosphorus munitions have been used in various conflicts since 2000, including in Gaza, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. The organizations call for stronger international laws and more effective regulation of their use.
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