Deadly Fire from sky: Human Rights group makes big claim on white phosphorus attack

By: Kashish Chawla

On: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:56 AM

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White Phosphorus Attack Lebanon: Israel and the US have launched a series of airstrikes against Iran in the Middle East, targeting several military bases. Israel has also targeted Hezbollah targets and bombed residential areas in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the international organisation “Human Rights Watch” has released a report making a shocking revelation, stating that Israel fired white phosphorus bombs from artillery into residential areas in Lebanon on March 3, 2026, in a serious violation of international humanitarian law. It is reported that the white phosphorus bombs exploded in the air, causing massive fires in several homes and vehicles.

White Phosphorus Attack Lebanon: Attacked with White Phosphorus Bombs

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White Phosphorus Attack Lebanon (source- social media)

In its report, Human Rights Watch, after investigation and geo-location, has clarified that the Israeli army attacked with white phosphorus bombs. As a result, homes in residential areas in Lebanon caught fire and cars were damaged.

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Researcher Ramzi Qais explained that the use of white phosphorus bombs not only causes harm but also poses lifelong challenges for the Lebanese population, which is extremely worrying.

Israel Lebanon Attack: Danger of massive fires in many areas

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White Phosphorus Attack Lebanon (source- social media)

It is reported that white phosphorus bombs are chemical weapons and are illegal. After being fired from a cannon, they come into contact with oxygen and begin to burn, posing a risk of massive fires in many areas. When an M825-series bomb is fired, approximately 116 burning fragments are ejected simultaneously, spreading up to 250 meters, posing a risk of fires, casualties, and significant property damage in these areas.

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Kashish Chawla

Kashish Chawla is a content writer at Punjab Kesari. A journalist with 1.5+ experience years across digital media. She is graduated from Bachelors in Journalism and Mass communication from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, worked with Zee Media as a website content writer, and as a reported with Indianewslive.