White phosphorus reportedly used in southern Lebanon

“White phosphorus reportedly used in southern Lebanon Israeli forces have reportedly carried out strikes using white phosphorus munitions in Nabatiyeh, south Lebanon, according to footage and circulating news. White phosphorus is a chemical substance delivered through artillery shells, rockets or bombs. It ignites when it comes into contact with oxygen and can rapidly spread fires. Leading human rights groups have slammed Israel's use of such chemicals as "unlawful", with evidence of it being utilised in Lebanon in recent times. An explosion of what appears to be white phosphorus fired by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, 30 April, 2026 (Ayal Margolin/Reuters)

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