ISRAEL USING WHITE PHOSPHORUS ARTILLERY SHELLS ON GAZA
Amnesty International: "We have verified that the Israeli military units striking Gaza are equipped with white phosphorus artillery shells ... We are investigating what appears to be Israel's use of white phosphorus in Gaza, including a raid near a hotel in the city."
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White phosphorus bombs can have a worse effect on human health than other weapons of similar explosive power.
On the skin, white phosphorus causes very painful burns that may be second-degree (partial thickness of skin) to third-degree (full thickness of skin). The burns typically have a yellowish color and a garlic-like odor. You may notice smoke coming from the injury as the white phosphorus continues to burn.
In addition, because white phosphorus dissolves easily in fat, it gets absorbed easily through the skin and into the body, where it can cause other serious symptoms.
In fact, burns from white phosphorus on less than 10% of your body could lead to death be because of damage to the kidneys, liver, and heart.
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Amnesty International: "We have verified that the Israeli military units striking Gaza are equipped with white phosphorus artillery shells ... We are investigating what appears to be Israel's use of white phosphorus in Gaza, including a raid near a hotel in the city."
Image
Postscript:
White phosphorus bombs can have a worse effect on human health than other weapons of similar explosive power.
On the skin, white phosphorus causes very painful burns that may be second-degree (partial thickness of skin) to third-degree (full thickness of skin). The burns typically have a yellowish color and a garlic-like odor. You may notice smoke coming from the injury as the white phosphorus continues to burn.
In addition, because white phosphorus dissolves easily in fat, it gets absorbed easily through the skin and into the body, where it can cause other serious symptoms.
In fact, burns from white phosphorus on less than 10% of your body could lead to death be because of damage to the kidneys, liver, and heart.
What to Know About White Phosphorus Bombs
Injuries from white phosphorus bombs can be more serious and more difficult to treat than from conventional bombs.
