Israel 'admits' to using phosphorous shells in Gaza
Published: 23 January, 2009, 21:23
The Israeli Ambassador to Russia admitted that Israel used white phosphorous but maintained that it was in accordance with international law.
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Published: 23 January, 2009, 21:23
The Israeli Ambassador to Russia admitted that Israel used white phosphorous but maintained that it was in accordance with international law.