This weapon can melt bones, effects as powerful as nuclear bomb, Israel is using this weapon on this Muslim country

White Phosphorus Bomb: Israel is fighting two battles, one in Lebanon, where the country vowed to eliminate Hezbollah, and another in Gaza, where the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are in direct war with Hamas. However, Tel Aviv and Hamas have agreed on the Trump-backed ceasefire agreement, but the situation is still tense in the region. Israel is leaving no stone unturned to end the war in Lebanon. As per reports, Tel Aviv is using blacklisted weapons in the Middle Eastern country and has been accused of using white phosphorus in Gaza and Lebanon.

What Did Human Rights Watch Say?

The HRW has raised the issue of Israeli military using controversial white phosphorus bombs in Lebanon and Gaza. As per a report by Al Jazeera, the country has recently used white phosphorus weapons in southern Lebanon. The IDF has designated this area as a ‘no-zone’ for Lebanese people and warned them not to return to their homes there.

Another report, which was published earlier, claimed that Tel Aviv is trying to create a buffer zone in southern Lebanon by using white phosphorus and other military tactics.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Israel is battling Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.
  • Reports clam that Israel has used banned white phosphorus weapons in Lebanon and Gaza.
  • HRW and Al Jazeera claim phosphorus bombs were used to clear southern Lebanon zones.
  • White phosphorus burns at extreme heat, causing severe injuries.

What Is White Phosphorus?

  • White phosphorus is a toxic chemical substance that ignites above 800 degrees Celsius.
  • It can be used in military munitions like – shells, bombs, rockets and grenades.
  • When detonated in the air, in form of a bomb, white phosphorus can cover a large area. This method increases the damage.
  • The impact of an air explosion can be significantly greater as compared to the ground explosion.
  • Experts say dangers associated with the use of white phosphorus in conflict situations.

How White Phosphorus Weapons Work?

White phosphorus weapons burns immediately upon contact with oxygen at temperatures above 30°C. This reaction also release a thick white smoke of phosphorus oxide.

This fire is so intense that it can burn vegetation, buildings, and even humans directly. The fire continues to burn until all oxygen is exhausted.

Israel claims it uses white phosphorus munitions to create a smokescreen during war.

However, humanitarian groups rubbished its claims, stating that it has also used them in populated areas, violating international humanitarian law.

How Dangerous Is White Phosphorus Bomb?

White phosphorus is capable enough to burn human bones. It can be absorbed by the human body which can cause paralysis of many organs, including the liver, kidneys, and heart.

 

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