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Evidence of Israel's unlawful use of white phosphorus in southern Lebanon as cross-border hostilities escalate (www.amnesty.org)

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The Israeli army fired artillery shells containing white phosphorus, an incendiary weapon, in military operations along Lebanon’s southern border between 10 and 16 October 2023.

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[–] thatsage 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I wonder why they used it instead of regular bombs or missiles?

[–] davepleasebehave 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

because it's absolutely terrifying. and no one stops them.

[–] thatsage 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To what end? To terrify?

[–] davepleasebehave 0 points 1 year ago

there is a reason why it is banned