The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have allegedly used white phosphorus munitions in their recent attacks on the border areas of Lebanon, according to reports from the Lebanese agency Al Wataniya.
The agency claims that Israel primarily targeted populated areas during the strikes.
According to Al Wataniya, the attacks hit areas adjacent to the so-called Blue Line, which marks the Lebanon-Israel border. While there have been casualties as a result of the attacks, the exact number has not been disclosed.
Prior to this, White House Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton stated that the US administration had no independent confirmation of reports that the IDF had used white phosphorus in the Gaza Strip.
On October 7, Hamas forces launched several thousand rockets into Israeli territory and declared the start of the “Flood of Al-Aqsa” operation. Thousands of militants infiltrated Israeli territory, seizing dozens of military vehicles and over a hundred hostages. Against this backdrop, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that the country is in a state of war.
The Israeli Defense Forces’ counteroperation is named “Iron Swords,” with the aim of destroying Hamas. The Israeli Air Force has conducted strikes on hundreds of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli National Security Council has decided to halt the supply of water, food, goods, electricity, and fuel to the sector. On October 13, Israel informed the United Nations that 1.1 million Palestinians must evacuate to the south of Gaza within 24 hours in anticipation of a ground operation in Gaza.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called on residents of the Gaza Strip to evacuate.
