#white-phosphorus — Public Fediverse posts
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“🚨BREAKING: Israel Fires White Phosphorus On Southern Lebanon”
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@iran“After killing over 100 people today, it targeted Tayri village with banned weapons”
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Well attended vigil
Strong attendance at 121st vigil
March 2026
Around 36 attended the 121st vigil and it was pleasing to welcome some passers-by who stopped to join in. Nearly half the cars sounded their horns. The vigils started because of the horrific events on October 7th and the ensuing violence in Gaza. The violence continues and around 4 weeks ago, both Israel and the US have started a bombing campaign in Iran and very recently, Israel has started a ground and bombing campaign in Lebanon. In the past few days, the Houthis in Yemen have recommenced their campaign sending missiles towards Israel.
There has never been a sign of the local MP Mr John Glen at any of the vigils nor any mention of them in his weekly column afforded to him by the Salisbury Journal. Mr Glen has claimed in the paper to be a proud member of the Conservative Friends of Israel group. Another member of the Labour party version is the Trade Minister highlighted in our previous post (see link below).
Use of white phosphorus
The violence seems set to continue with civilian casualties mounting on all sides but mostly in Iran and Lebanon. A particularly troubling development last week was a report by Human Rights Watch producing evidence that Israel is using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon. White phosphorus is a chemical substance dispersed in artillery shells, bombs, and rockets which ignites when exposed to oxygen. It can set homes, agricultural areas, and other civilian objects on fire. Technically, it is not a chemical weapon.
Under international humanitarian law, the use of airburst white phosphorus is unlawfully indiscriminate in populated areas and does not meet the legal requirement to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm. The effects on humans is fearful. Biology Insights report ‘direct contact with white phosphorus leads to severe and immediate localized damage, primarily through chemical and thermal injuries. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously when exposed to air, typically at temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. This ignition initiates a highly exothermic reaction, releasing significant heat and causing the substance to burn fiercely at temperatures between 800 and 2500 degrees Celsius. The burning continues until the phosphorus is consumed or deprived of oxygen.
‘The resulting burns are profoundly painful and can be full-thickness, extending through all layers of the skin. White phosphorus particles readily adhere to skin and clothing. Because the substance is highly lipid-soluble, it can penetrate deeply into underlying fatty tissues, muscles, and even bone. This deep penetration leads to extensive tissue necrosis [death of cells] at the point of contact‘.
Inhalation is also extremely painful and causes lung damage and possibly renal failure.
‘Beyond horrific‘
A 2023 Amnesty report described its use then as ‘beyond horrific’. The weapon also contaminates the ground and makes its future use problematic for agriculture. Since most villages in the area are dependent on agriculture it has profound economic effects as well.
Hastings protest by Jewish people
This short moving video taken by Hastings Jews for Justice is a protest against Israel’s planned execution law for Palestinians only. Palestinians in Israeli prisons are already tortured, abused, starved and raped. They will be hanged if this law is enacted. There is no appeal. They claim it is state-sanctioned murder. HJJ calls on all MPs to condemn this vile law. Please add your name to the HJJ letter here: https://forms.gle/gnEgkRs553z5Yi617 HJJ Website: https://www.hastingsjewsforjustice.org/ This Guardian article provides an update on the progress through the Knesset.
Previous posts:
- Well attended vigil
- Trade Minister a member of Friends of Israel
- Palantir and the threats to our rights
- Is a two state solution possible?
- Vigil No 120 attracts strong support
Photo: Peter Gloyns
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Israel used white phosphorus to scorch earth in south Lebanon, researcher says
Human Rights Watch and others say they have documented use of weapon in civilian areas during war on Gaza
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/israel-white-phosphorus-south-lebanon-researchersfrom #TheGuardian
March 25, 2026When the M825-series 155mm artillery projectile bursts, expelling its felt wedges containing #WhitePhosphorus, it leaves a distinctive knuckle-shaped plume. That is how #HumanRightsWatch (HRW) researchers said they were able to verify that #Israel was again using the notorious weapon over south #Lebanon, reigniting accusations that it is breaking the laws of war.
The New York-based rights group said it had verified and geolocated eight images showing airburst white phosphorus munitions exploding over residential areas in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor in the opening days of Israel’s assault during the #war on Gaza.
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According to a report by the Lebanese non-profit Public Works Studio, white phosphorus was used to burn more than 2,000 hectares (4,940 acres) of southern Lebanese countryside, “including 873 hectares of dense forest with gum trees and vast areas covered with oak and pine trees”.
#WhitePhosphorus can also lie hidden in the soil and spontaneously combust when uncovered by farmers, posing a continuing threat if the people of south #Lebanon are able to return to their homes.’
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Israel using white phosphorus to scorch earth in south Lebanon, researcher says https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/israel-white-phosphorus-south-lebanon-researchers #Israel #Lebanon #WhitePhosphorus #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #WorldNews
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#israel #lebanon : #militaryattack / #hezbollah / #internationallaw / #warcrime / #ngo / #hrw / #whitephosphorus
„Human Rights Watch Verifies Use of Incendiary Weapon over Residential Areas in Southern Lebanon.“
https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/03/09/lebanon-israel-unlawfully-using-white-phosphorus
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From chemical weapons to landmines, several deadly weapons are banned or restricted in war because of the horrific harm they cause to civilians and soldiers alike. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/weapons-banned-in-warfare-international-law-explained-y7j3g7lv?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BannedWeapons #InternationalLaw #WarExplained #WhitePhosphorus
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#israel #lebanon : #militaryattack / #hezbollah / #internationallaw / #warcrime / #ngo / #hrw / #whitephosphorus
„Human Rights Watch Verifies Use of Incendiary Weapon over Residential Areas in Southern Lebanon.“
https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/03/09/lebanon-israel-unlawfully-using-white-phosphorus
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HRW accuses Israel of unlawfully firing white phosphorus munitions over homes in Yohmor, southern Lebanon, on March 3—verified via photos showing fires in residential areas. The incendiary weapon poses severe risks to civilians. Al Jazeera reports: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/9/israel-unlawfully-used-white-phosphorus-in-lebanon-hrw #Lebanon #HRW #WhitePhosphorus 🔥⚖️
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"Images verified by Human Rights Watch show Israel fired white phosphorus in populated areas of southern Lebanon."
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/9/israel-unlawfully-used-white-phosphorus-in-lebanon-hrw
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Ukraine update: Russia massing white phosphorus and thermobaric bombs as politicians distract the masses with chatter about peace.
Giorgio and Alla are heroes who risk their lives in Ukraine, reporting from the trenches of Democracy where US media never goes.
Support Ukraine, support journalism, support decency and truth, by sharing the friend link to bypass the paywall:
https://medium.com/@giorgioprovinciali/while-trump-chatters-about-peace-putin-gears-up-with-thermobaric-and-white-phosphorus-bombs-e92d2dcf9ae3?sk=58d3d17280aa267410b7fac46fee92c1#ukraine #journalism #heroes #russia #russiaisATerroristState #USA #trump #maga #corruption #warcrimes #terror #whitePhosphorus #thermobaric #genevaConventions #evidence
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"Israel claims it uses white phosphorus munitions to create a smokescreen on the battlefield yet rights groups say it has deployed it over populated areas, not battlefields, in both Gaza and Lebanon – which violates international humanitarian law ...
“This is beyond a scorched earth policy because the consequences are invisible and long-term, and nature cannot regenerate itself,”
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"Farmers forced to leave their fields, children out of school, and #WhitePhosphorus devastating lives – all this hangs over life in southern #Lebanon, where the ongoing threat of escalating tensions between #Israel and #Hezbollah has been a constant presence for decades. How do residents continue to cope with these challenges?"
guest: Sara Salman, AJ+ Journalist
https://omny.fm/shows/the-take/war-at-the-doorstep-everyday-life-in-southern-leba
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israel using the unlawful weapon of white phosphorus in #Lebanon (documentation by #HumanRightsWatch):
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Israel bombs Lebanon green lands on World Environment Day
https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2024/06/06/israel-bomb-lebanon/#WorldEnvironmentDay
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEeJcW0Qp1o
#ApartheidIsrael's Widespread use of #WhitePhosphorus in #Lebanon, #Gaza Violatex #InternatoionalLaw says #HumanRightsWatch
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Israel white phosphorus use is being funded by a UK mine
https://www.thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2024/05/17/israel-white-phosphorus/#Phosphorus
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#Yorkshire
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#IsraelChemicalsLTD
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#Genocide
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Video footage appears to show a white phosphorus bomb being used in an attack on southern Lebanon.
White phosphorus is a wax-like, toxic substance that burns at more than 800 degrees Celsius (nearly 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit). It is hot enough to melt metal, burn skin down to the bone, and its chemical ingredients can be absorbed by the body, causing dysfunction in multiple organs, including the liver, kidneys and heart.
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Americans be proud. This is the result of your weapons provided to Israel.
Raise you your flag higher and don't forget to vote for #GenocideJoe or #Trump because they both are going to do the same in Israel.
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