Israelis Finally Admits to Using White Phosphorus In Gaza

Israel's military has reprimanded two senior officers for an artillery attack last January in the Gaza Strip that involved the use of white phosphorus, a chemical condemned by human rights groups. The barrage came as part of the assault on Hamas by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), during which the Gaza Division Commander, Brigadier General Eyal Eisenberg, and former Givati Brigade Commander Colonel Ilan Malka ordered artillery units to fire at areas near a United Nations’ compound, where 600-700 Palestinians were seeking refuge. The white phosphorus rained down on the UN Relief and Works Agency location, causing a fire to break out and burning several people.
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Posted by Editor at February 3, 2010 03:15 AM