國際非政府組織「人權觀察」(Human Rights Watch)週四(10月12日)指控 以色列 ,於週三(11日)對加薩港口地區使用極具爭議的「 白磷彈 」,可能對平民造成嚴重傷害,以色列對此則稱「不知情」。
一段經《華盛頓郵報》證實的影片顯示,有兩枚砲彈連續向目標發射,而砲彈在天空中爆炸時,白磷也在空氣中自動點燃,產生白色的線條和濃煙。
隨後人權觀察組織在週四發聲明證實《華郵》的報導,稱以色列確實於週三在加薩港上空使用白磷彈,且有兩名目擊者聞到刺鼻氣味。該組織更進一步分析,認為以色列軍方使用的是155毫米白磷彈,並譴責以軍在人口稠密區使用這種可能造成平民嚴重燒傷或點燃民用建築的武器。
BREAKING: Israel has used white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, putting civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries.
— Human Rights Watch (@hrw) October 12, 2023
White phosphorus causes excruciating burns and can set homes afire. Its use in populated areas is unlawful.https://t.co/TbCVA5Qynp pic.twitter.com/4UKANHTwI2
針對有關指控,以色列軍方則聲稱,「目前並不知道有在加薩使用含白磷的武器」。而依據國際人道法,各方應該採取一切可行的預防措施,防止軍事行動可能對平民造成的傷害。
CONFIRMED: ISRAEL USED WHITE PHOSPHORUS IN GAZA AND LEBANON
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) October 12, 2023
Humans Right Watch: “Israel has used white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, putting civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries.
White phosphorus causes excruciating burns and can set… pic.twitter.com/WyrvYH5m7k
????Time is running out.#Gaza's on the brink of running out of food, water, electricity & critical supplies. @WFP with @UNRWA distributed fresh bread & food to 137,000 displaced people in shelters with plans to reach 800,000+ people across #Palestine.
— WFP in the Middle East & North Africa (@WFP_MENA) October 12, 2023
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