### 📈 HRW Reports Unlawful White Phosphorus Use in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has documented the Israeli military’s use of airburst white phosphorus munitions in residential areas of southern Lebanon, specifically in Yohmor on March 3, 2026. • Key Findings: HRW verified seven photos and geolocated footage showing M825-series 155mm artillery projectiles being deployed over populated zones, causing fires in at least two homes and a vehicle. • Legal Context: The report classifies the use as "unlawfully indiscriminate" under international humanitarian law, as the chemical substance ignites upon oxygen exposure, posing extreme risks of death or lifelong injuries to civilians. • Regional Impact: Over 500,000 people are currently registered as displaced in Lebanon due to ongoing hostilities. Recent Israeli airstrikes have also targeted Beirut's southern suburbs, including Ghobeiry and Haret Hreik. • Casualty Figures: Current data indicates at least 394 fatalities and over 1,000 injuries in Lebanon resulting from recent Israeli attacks. • Global Recommendations: HRW has urged major arms suppliers—including the US, UK, and Germany—to suspend military sales and impose targeted sanctions on officials implicated in these actions. _Note: This summary is based on reporting from HRW and Lebanon’s National News Agency._