Israel used white phosphorus shells in airstrikes in southern Lebanon: Report
BEIRUT (AA) – The Israeli army launched airstrikes using white phosphorus shells in southern Lebanon on Thursday, according to Lebanese media.
The state-run National News Agency said Israeli warplanes aimed white phosphorus shells at the eastern parts of Mays al-Jabal town.
There was no comment from the Israeli military on the report.
White phosphorus bombs are prohibited under the 1980 Geneva Convention.
An Israeli drone also struck a house in the border town of Kawkaba, causing material damage, but no injuries were reported, the broadcaster said. Artillery shelling was also reported on the outskirts of al-Dahaira and Yarin towns.
Tensions have escalated along Lebanon’s border with Israel since the Israeli army launched a deadly military offensive on the Gaza Strip following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.
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