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Jonathan Adams

Israel Suspected of Using Illegal White Phosphorous in Gaza

Human rights groups are calling on Israel to stop using white phosphorus in its war on Gaza. The use of the deadly chemical in wars is only legal in areas that are not densely populated by civilians, Human Rights Watch says. Israel denies use of illegal weapons despite photos of evidence to the contrary.

Posted at 9:11 AM, Jan 12, 2009 in Permalink | View Comments


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