Israel Admits Using Illegal White Phosophorus In Gaza Attack
After weeks of strenuous denial that it had used white phosphorous in the heavily populated Gaza Strip, Israel finally admitted yesterday that the controversial weapon had been deployed in its offensive. The army’s use of white phosphorous — with its distinctive shell burst of dozens of separate smoke trails — was revealed on January 5, and denied by the army. Now, in the face of mounting evidence, Israel has been forced to backtrack. “Yes, phosphorous was used, but not in any illegal [...] [...more]
