Gaza victims' burns increase concern over phosphorus

Source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5470047.ece

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Photographic evidence has emerged that proves that Israel has been using controversial white phosphorus shells during its offensive in Gaza, despite official denials by the Israel Defence Forces.

There is also evidence that the rounds have injured Palestinian civilians, causing severe burns. The use of white phosphorus against civilians is prohibited under international law.

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Uploaded by Amnesty International (SamSam) on 15 May 2009

SamSam's thoughts:

Amnesty Media Award nominees Sheera Frenkel and Michael Evans' story on the Israelis use of white phosphorus caused a sensation.

This photograph of an Israeli soldier loading artillery rounds clearly showed the serial numbers on the shells which were identified as white phosphorus and traced to an American manufacturer.

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