Footage allegedly shows white phosphorus munitions in Gaza, according to human rights groups

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions capable of burning human flesh in Gaza and Lebanon.

The international non-governmental organisation claimed it had verified videos showing repeated use of artillery-fired white phosphorus in Gaza and Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday.

White phosphorus can cause severe burns, putting civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries, including causing multiple organ failure.

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[stuartanderson]

This is roof knock round. Lettin thor inside know that this building is targeted for a larger attack in 5 mins. White phosphorus glows white hot, even in daylight. Report facts, not suppositions.

[bencooper]

Talk to Hamas about human rights violations..

[roverboat]

That's an airburst from a missile. White smoke, not white phosphorous.

[longandshort]

Even Egypt has had it with this BS - that is why they have closed their borders with Gaza because Egypt does not want Palestinians or Hamas inside Egypt. 😂😂😂😂😂

[benfinn]

this was already debunked by Ryan Mcbeth. white phosphorus does not necessarily mean incendiary rounds (which also aren't outlawed btw)

[michaelplunkett]

What about the footage of all the rockets launched from Gaza?

[illusive]

The best thing that could happen for the Palestinian people is to get rid of Hamas completely

[natashabegley]

I don't think Israel cares what the world thinks right now it's a crazy time to be a human!

[guykowalski]

They brought this down on themselves where were the human rights considerations for the Israelis that Hamas butchered...show them no more mercy, then they gave ...

[warrenkemmer]

Wheres the human rights outcry against Hamas who are cowards

[saltydog]

Nah, thats a smoke round😂
Truth is, without knowing direction, it could be to blind spotters in the highrise, or to provide cover.
Gotta love clueless press

[johnmartin]

Human rights groups should remind hamas about human rights violations

[mihaiserbanescu]

Telegraph, as usual reporting the real important stuff. I hope they don't forget that when they support a terrorist group, they become one themselves.

[noodleman]

Thank god they didn’t behead anyone though, am I right?

[FB-jgxq]

HAMAS and Palestinians are not humans ! The elders are mothers and fathers of HAMAS members,
They asked for war, they’ve got war

[j.m.]

No mercy for Hamas killers and supporters.

[singadiravindra]

Please use all kinds of weapons but end this war quickly.

[Mateus]

Show those human rights groups the videos of the atrocities that Palestinians do, and not just the recent Hamas attack

[soundofsilence]

Where are the human rights groups talking about what precipitated Israel's response? 🦗🦗🦗

[michaelsherrard]

when it comes to war there is no human rights
sad but true army's fight to win regardless 0f the cost.