The Noble Lie

Used in Fallujah by the US in 2004, used in Lebanon by Israel in 2006, and now being used in Gaza, White Phosphorus is a chemical weapon which is banned by the Geneva Conventions. Those who are exposed to it suffer deep, often lethal chemical burns and phosphorus poisoning.

• Israel rains fire on Gaza with phosphorus shells [GlobalResearch]
• Israel fires artillery shells into Gaza [UK Guardian]
• Israelis deny using  phosphorus [UK Guardian] (and refused to disclose what they are using)
• White Phosphorus [Wikipedia]

Graphic video of effects

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Amy Goodman - White Phosphorus in Lebanon

White Phosphorus in Gaza