2009/01/04

Israel Fires White Phosphorous Shells into Gaza


This is an AP news photo of a white phosphorous shell (WP) fired into Gaza. WP causes painful burn injuries to exposed human flesh, and 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.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Israel should be ashamed of itself. White Phosphorous weapons are extremely cruel, indescriminate, and highly illegal under international law when used on ANY humans.