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HRW says Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in southern Lebanon, urges arms suspensions Human Rights Watch said Monday it has verified evidence that Israel used airburst white phosphorus munitions over a residential neighborhood in southern Lebanon this month, a practice the group says violates international humanitarian law and endangers civilians. In a new report, the New York-based group said it authenticated seven photos showing white phosphorus fired over Yohmor on March 3, with fires breaking out in at least two…