Israel’s use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing a question and answer document on white phosphorus.
Four out of five Jewish Israelis believe the government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are to blame for the mass infiltration of Hamas terrorists into Israel and the massacre that followed, a new Dialog Center poll released on Thursday found. An overwhelming majority – 86% of respondents, including 79% of coalition supporters, said the surprise attack from Gaza is a failure of the country’s leadership, while a staggering 92% said the war is causing anxiety. Furthermore, almost all the respondents (94%) believe the government must bear some responsibility for the lack of security preparedness that led to the assault, with over 75% saying the government holds most of the responsibility.
Israel told 1.1 million people in the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate within 24 hours. Israel said it plans to end Hamas rule after the group killed more than 1,300 people. The U.N. said such an evacuation would have “devastating humanitarian consequences.” Israel said yesterday it had dropped 6,000 bombs on the besieged territory. Over 1,500 people have been killed. Video appeared to show Israel using white phosphorus in a strike.
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