An investigation by the US newspaper The Washington Post found that Israel used white phosphorus artillery shells supplied by the United States during an attack on the city of Al-Dahira in Lebanon. This attack, carried out in October, resulted in civilian casualties.

In its investigation, The Washington Post relied on analysis of fragments from three 155mm artillery shells fired by Israel. The newspaper points out that the manufacturing codes on the shells match those used by the US Army, which proves the shells were made in the US in 1989 and 1992. Weapons experts have confirmed that the light green color and "WP" markings on the projectiles are consistent with the characteristics of white phosphorus projectiles.

Experts also confirmed Israel's use of white phosphorus artillery shells in Lebanon, noting that it resulted in injuries to civilians in residential areas. The organization called for the incident to be investigated as a war crime because the attack did not differentiate between civilians and military personnel.

Experts also confirmed the use of white phosphorus by Israeli forces in their attacks on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip in October. White phosphorus is an incendiary substance that can cause severe respiratory problems, organ failure and severe burns, often fatal, even if a small area of ​​the body is affected.

The investigation raises questions about the legality of white phosphorus in warfare, as well as the US role in supplying such weapons.