US ’concerned’ about reports of Israel using white phosphorus in Lebanon

The US state department expressed ’concern’ about reports in the Washington Post of the use of white phosphorus by Israeli forces in an attack on Lebanon, a spokesperson said on Monday. Addressing reporters at a press conference, Matthew Miller said: ’We are concerned by the reports of the use of white phosphorus. Obviously, there is a legitimate military use for white phosphorus, but that does not include using them on civilians.’ The Israeli defence minister, Yoav Gallant, said Israel was operating ’according to international law’ when he was asked about the report. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Israel #Gaza #Hamas #Palestine #News #US