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IDF tells High Court: Phosphorous shells use only in 2 exceptional cases

Yesh Gvul contends IDF’s  use of phosphorous shells in 2009 Gaza op was ‘illegal & immoral’

 

IDF answers petition to High Court saying will use incendiary munitions in urban areas only in ‘extreme cases.’ 

By Aviel Magnezi

 

The IDF will refrain from using white phosphorous shells in populated areas, the State informed the High Court of Justice on Monday in response to a petition filed by human rights groups asking to ban the incendiary munitions.

White Phosphorus (WP) - YouYube screenshot

White Phosphorus (WP) – YouYube screenshot

However, the army said it would continue to use the shells in two exceptional cases, which were specified to the court behind closed doors. Continue Reading »