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English Each air-burst shell spreads 116 burning white … The Israeli military said the existing shells contained "minimal amounts" of white phosphorus, and would be "removed from active duty soon". White phosphorus is a pyrophoric material, that is, it is spontaneously flammable). Phosphorus shells are legal to use as a battlefield obscurant, but are banned from use where civilians may be harmed. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. After weeks of denying that it used white phosphorus in the heavily populated Gaza Strip, Israel finally admitted that the weapon was deployed in its offensive. Israel's army said Thursday that it would soon halt its use of white phosphorus shells after years of international criticism for using the incendiary munitions in crowded Palestinian areas. Israel has admitted to using white phosphorous shells after weeks of denial..... "Major-General Amir Eshel, the army's head of strategic planning, said that firing shells to provide a smoke screen was legal. A protocol to the 1980 Convention on Conventional Weapons bans the use of white phosphorus as an incendiary weapon against civilian populations or in air attacks against enemy forces in civilian areas. The international group Human Rights Watch says the use by the Israeli military of white phosphorus shells over populated areas in the Gaza Strip constitutes war crimes. US-made white phosphorus is also used by Saudi Arabia in its bombing of Yemen. On Tuesday a mortar shell fired from Gaza into Israel contained white phosphorus. VideoForests the size of tennis courts, BBC Future: The reason we're running out of farmers, The luxury, mould and fake walls of 'Putin's palace', Africa's top shots: Lobs, lunges and locust snacks. "The concern here isn't solely the sort of munitions used, but the environment and the purpose of their usage. Israel at first denied it was using white phosphorus in Gaza but, facing mounting evidence to the contrary, said that it was using all weapons in compliance with international law. IDF soldiers who took part in the Gaza campaign also testified on the extensive use of white phosphorus , including direct fire on houses suspected of being booby-trapped (and not for “masking” purposes as the IDF later claimed). When exposed to air, it spontaneously ignites and is oxidized rapidly to phosphorus pentoxide. | Among its atrocities, Israel uses white phosphorus (WP) — known affectionately by WWII soldiers as “Willie Pete” — against Palestinians. In another incident on the same day a white phosphorus shell landed in the al-Quds hospital in Gaza City also causing a fire that forced hospital staff to evacuate the patients. White phosphorus is used in smoke, illumination and incendiary munitions, and is commonly the burning element of tracer ammunition. International law restricts the use of white phosphorus during war. We all know that the United States is backing them up and that their military consider it to be a very effective and versatile munition. Thus, white phosphorous has been in use continuously, despite being banned by several military regulations. Russia warns EU it could cut ties over sanctions, Nigerian communities 'can sue Shell in UK'. Israel has insisted that its use of white phosphorus in the conflict was permitted under international law and that it sought to avoid unnecessary civilian deaths in Gaza. What is White Phosphorous? The British Army introduced the first factory-built white phosphorus grenades in late 1916. WP is a colorless to yellow translucent wax-like substance with a pungent, garlic-like smell. It can also be used as an incendiary device against enemy positions. Palestinian media reported Tuesday night the detonation of white phosphorous bombs to illuminate the sky over the Gaza Strip as Israel Air Force jets were reportedly flying overhead. And there's more, because white phosphorus has been used as a weapon against civilians during this conflict - by Hamas. Trump lawyers set for speedy Senate defence1, Britney Spears' father must share financial power2, Russia warns EU it could cut ties over sanctions3, Fake heiress Anna Sorokin released from US prison4, The luxury, mould and fake walls of 'Putin's palace'5, Nigerian communities 'can sue Shell in UK'6, No charges for US officers seen pushing protester7, Biden warns China will 'eat our lunch' on spending8, China bans BBC World News from broadcasting9, Melbourne to lock down with fans barred from Open10. It says shells will be replaced with types based completely on gas, which will create the same effect. White phosphorus was first used as a weapon by Fenian terrorists in the 19th century. Other common names include WP and the slang term "Willie Pete" or "Willie Peter" derived from William Peter, the World War II phonetic alphabet for "WP", which is still sometimes used in military jargon. 02/15/2009 05:12 am ET Updated May 25, 2011 For several days, charges that Israel has been using white phosphorus in its Gaza bombing have spread, unconfirmed but gaining some credibility as some human rights groups have weighed in. In the recent Gaza operations, Israeli forces frequently air-burst white phosphorus in 155mm artillery shells in and near populated areas. If you are talented and passionate about human rights then Amnesty International wants to hear from you. If burning white phosphorus lands on a person's skin, it can go through to the bone. 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