Reports indicate Israel may have used white phosphorus near Lebanese cities and towns. While not banned internationally, the substance can cause severe injuries and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas.

White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel injuries" and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas. <img alt="A piece of alleged white phosphorus still burns at UNRWA" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3500x2316+0+0/resize/3500x2316!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F66%2F42%2F145874b542fa806e0d196160e08c%2Fgettyimages-1624213677.jpg" /><p>White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel...