Israel has used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns.

Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it? https://www.npr.org/2026/06/06/nx-s1-5848668/israel-lebanon-white-phosphorus?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into World News @world-news-npr

Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it? https://www.kpbs.org/news/international/2026/06/06/israel-has-reportedly-used-white-phosphorus-near-lebanese-cities-and-towns-what-is-it?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Podcasts @podcasts-KPBSPublicMedia

Israel has reportedly used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. What is it? | NPR (2026-06-06) https://www.npr.org/2026/06/06/nx-s1-5848668/israel-lebanon-white-phosphorus ------ >> Human rights groups and The New York Times say they have documented Israel's use of the chemical white phosphorus over civilian areas in Lebanon... >> #WhitePhosphorus is not banned under international law, but it is illegal to use the chemical in and near populated areas since it can cause widespread harm. Israel has been accused by the international human rights community for decades ... >> The New York Times reported Israel used white phosphorus in #Nabatieh, ... It also verified footage ... near the city of #Tyre as well as three other towns since March. #HumanRightsWatch also said it had separately verified the use of incendiary weapons over homes in southern Lebanon on March 3. >> The Washington Post reported in 2023 that the U.S. had provided the white phosphorus used by Israel's military in #Lebanon. #Gaza #palestine @palestine