Israel's Unlawful Use of White Phosphorus Escalates Cross-Border Hostilities in Southern Lebanon

Amnesty International has accused the Israeli army of unlawfully using white phosphorus, an incendiary weapon, in military operations along Lebanon's southern border. The organization stated that one attack on the town of Dhayra on October 16th should be investigated as a war crime, as it injured civilians and damaged civilian objects. Cross-border hostilities between Israel and Lebanon have escalated, with casualties reported on both sides. Amnesty International is also investigating attacks by Hezbollah and other armed groups on northern Israel to determine if they violated international humanitarian law. The use of white phosphorus is restricted under international law, and its deployment in populated civilian areas is considered indiscriminate and prohibited.