Lebanon president says Israel uses phosphorous bombs
Reuters Alertnet
Lebanon's president accused Israel on Monday of using phosphorous bombs in its 13-day offensive and urged the United Nations to demand an immediate ceasefire.
"According to the Geneva Convention, when they use phosphorous bombs and laser bombs, is that allowed against civilians and children?" President Emile Lahoud asked on France's RFI radio.
An Israeli military spokeswoman said arms used in Lebanon did not contravene international norms.
"Everything the Israeli Defence Forces are using is legitimate," the spokeswoman said.
Lahoud gave no details but said the United Nations had to take concrete action to force Israel to stop its assault.
"The massacre must be stopped as soon as possible. Afterwards we can talk about everything," he said. "A decision has to be taken so that there is an immediate ceasefire." Read more
Lebanon's president accused Israel on Monday of using phosphorous bombs in its 13-day offensive and urged the United Nations to demand an immediate ceasefire.
"According to the Geneva Convention, when they use phosphorous bombs and laser bombs, is that allowed against civilians and children?" President Emile Lahoud asked on France's RFI radio.
An Israeli military spokeswoman said arms used in Lebanon did not contravene international norms.
"Everything the Israeli Defence Forces are using is legitimate," the spokeswoman said.
Lahoud gave no details but said the United Nations had to take concrete action to force Israel to stop its assault.
"The massacre must be stopped as soon as possible. Afterwards we can talk about everything," he said. "A decision has to be taken so that there is an immediate ceasefire." Read more
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