5 Shocking Facts About Phosphorus Bombs, A Banned Weapon That Israel Fired At TNI Soldiers In Lebanon

BEIRUT – According to reports, white phosphorus bombs, which are one of the prohibited weapons of war, were used by Israel to attack the UN troops in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Then the attack wounded several TNI soldiers who were on duty on the Lebanese border.

An Israeli attack on UNIFIL troops on Thursday (10/10) injured two TNI members who were performing surveillance tasks at the surveillance tower at the Indonesian group’s headquarters in Naqoura, southern Lebanon.

The attack was then strongly condemned by DPR Member RI Sukamta. According to him, Israel’s actions have insulted and disrespected the UN institutions.

Even though it is one of the weapons that are prohibited in war, there are still many people who do not know the effects of these phosphorus bombs. To understand it better, here are some facts about phosphorus bombs.

5 Shocking Facts About Phosphorus Bombs

1. Chemical weapons

Named by the World Health Organization, white phosphorus is a strong waxy chemical substance that usually appears yellow or colorless, and some describe its smell as garlic.

This chemical is highly flammable, so it can cause serious injury to people exposed to it.

White phosphorus is commonly used in military munitions to cover troop movements with thick smoke or as an incendiary agent, but its use in civilian populated areas is highly controversial.

2. Flammable

This phosphorus burns spontaneously in air at temperatures above 30°C and continues to burn until it is completely oxidized or until oxygen levels decrease.

Burning phosphorus bombs produces thick, irritating white smoke containing a mixture of phosphorus oxides.