Lebanon: Israel Unlawfully Using White Phosphorus

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image At least two artillery-delivered white phosphorus munitions being airburst over a residential neighborhood in the town of Yohmor, in southern Lebanon, March 3, 2026. © Source Unknown/Rights Holder Please Contact (Beirut) – The Israeli military unlawfully used artillery-fired white phosphorus munitions over homes on March 3, 2026, in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch verified and geolocated seven images showing airburst white phosphorus munitions being deployed over a residential part of the town and…

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