Human Rights Watch has confirmed that Israel used white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and along the Israel-Lebanon border. White phosphorus is a chemical that ignites when it's exposed to oxygen and causes severe burns when it comes in contact with human skin. AdvertisementAdvertisementHuman Rights Watch confirmed on Thursday that Israel used white phosphorus in military operations in the Gaza Strip and along the Israel-Lebanon border. White phosphorus is a chemical that ignites when it's exposed to oxygen and can cause severe burns when it comes into contact with human skin. In addition to verifying the two videos, HRW also interviewed two people who described the use of the munitions over Gaza.

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Persons: —, Ali Shoeib 🇱🇧 ( Organizations: Rights Watch, Service Locations: Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Gaza City