Friday, January 16, 2009

White phosphorus claim


BBC


Mr Ging said the fire caused by the phosphorus was very difficult to extinguish

UN staff inspect a lump of burning matter at their bombed compound which Human Rights Watch says appears to be white phosphorus, although Israel has denied using it in built-up areas.



Human Rights Watch analyst Marc Garlasco says white phosphorus air-burst shells have a unique visual signature, and they have been fired "dozens of times" over Gaza.