Human Rights Watch says that Israel has been illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon - Reuters

Human Rights Watch says that Israel has been illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon Reuters

March 10, 2026 at 11:49 AM Original source

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Notable Quotes

"The Israeli military’s unlawful use of white phosphorus over residential areas is extremely alarming and will have dire consequences for civilians."

— Ramzi Kaiss , Activist

"Should immediately evacuate [their homes] and move away from the villages to a distance of at least 1,000 meters outside the village to open land."

— Avichay Adraee , Politician

"The Israeli military’s unlawful use of white phosphorus over residential areas is extremely alarming and will have dire consequences for civilians."

— Ramzi Kaiss , Activist

"The incendiary effects of white phosphorous can cause death or cruel injuries that result in lifelong suffering."

— Ramzi Kaiss , Activist

"The Israeli military's unlawful use of white phosphorus over residential areas is extremely alarming and will have dire consequences for civilians."

— Ramzi Kaiss , Activist

Key People

Avichay AdraeePolitician

Israeli military spokesman who issued evacuation orders.

Ramzi KaissActivist

Lebanon researcher at Human Rights Watch.

Locations

Israel Beirut, Lebanon Khiam, Marjayoun district, Lebanon Yohmor, southern Lebanon, Lebanon Yohmor, Lebanon Lebanon

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Al Jazeeravia ai 1 quote 1 person

Human Rights Watch finds evidence that Israel used white phosphorus in residential areas of southern Lebanon, violating international humanitarian law.

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Common Dreamsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Human Rights Watch reports that Israel is unlawfully using white phosphorus in civilian areas of Lebanon, posing severe risks to residents.

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Human Rights Watch alleges that the Israeli military unlawfully fired white phosphorus shells into a village in southern Lebanon, violating international law.

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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of unlawfully using white phosphorus over residential areas in southern Lebanon, raising concerns over civilian safety.

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Lebanon: Israel Unlawfully Using White Phosphorus

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Human Rights Watch reports that the Israeli military unlawfully used artillery-fired white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3, 2026.

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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of unlawfully using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon, raising concerns over civilian safety.

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Human Rights Watch says that Israel has been illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon - Reuters