Israel says it used phosphorus shells in Lebanon
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Israel confirmed on Sunday it had used phosphorus shells, a controversial munition condemned by many human rights groups, during its war against Hizbullah. "The army made use of phosphorus shells during the recent conflict with Hizbullah in Lebanon for the purpose of attacking military targets located in open areas," the Israeli military said in a statement.
The International Red Cross and other human rights organizations have urged a world ban on the munitions, saying they cause undue suffering through severe burns. According to international law, the usage of phosphorus ammunition against enemy fighters is legal and not banned by any convention. Such munitions were used by US troops in Fallujah in 2004. (Reuters)
