The AP photo above shows what appears to be a white phosphorus shell fired into Gaza, as was used by Israel in Lebanon. White phosphorus is an indiscriminate killer that ignites once it is exposed to oxygen, producing such heat that it bursts into a yellow flame and produces a dense white smoke. It causes painful burn injuries to exposed human flesh, as discovered byLebanon's Children at the hands of Israeli Phosphorus Bombs in 2006. White Phosphorus is considered a chemical weapon by most governments around the world. Its use in civilian areas is banned by the Geneva Treaty of 1980. The United Nations considers such weapons illegal.
Source: Times News
3 comments:
Dear Mona, we need more volunteers at Aramex warehouse in Amman to organize the donations sent to Gaza, check my profile and send to your contacts in Jordan. The location is attached there as well
Ali
I send e-mail to my cousin living in Amman and hope he will join you.
May Allah reward your effort.
You are the best Mona!
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