Israel Admits Using Phosphorus Shells in Lebanon War

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JERUSALEM The Israeli army used phosphorus artillery shells against Hezbollah guerrilla targets during their war in Lebanon this summer, an Israeli Cabinet minister said Sunday, confirming Lebanese allegations for the first time.

Until now, Israel had said it only used the weapons which cause severe chemical burns to mark targets or territory, according to Israeli media reports. The Geneva Conventions ban using white phosphorus against civilians or civilian areas and Israel said the weapons were used solely against military targets.

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Israel Admits Using Phosphorus Shells in Lebanon War

Cabinet Minister Yaakov Edri said Israel used the weapons before an ...

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