Incendiary

Incendiary event in Lebanon on Tue 4th June 2024

4th June 2024

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On 4 June 2024, the Israeli military fired white phosphorus shells targeting an area near an LAF checkpoint in Markaba town (Marjayoun, Al Nabatieh). Two LAF soldiers were hospitalized due to inhaling phosphorus gas. The Israeli military also shelled facilities, pipes, tanks and offices of the Litani Project which is being implemented by the Government of Lebanon. International organizations have accused Israel of using white phosphorous bombs during the current war between Hezbollah and Israel.

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