HRW supported its claims of white phosphorus being used in Gaza with video evidence from Lebanon and Gaza, recorded on October 10 and 11          

A ball of fire erupts in Gaza City after an Israeli air strike on October 12, 2023. AFP/File 

  October 13, 2023: The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in its recent military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, highlighting the potential danger to civilians. The rights watchdog's allegations have stirred controversy and concerns about the consequences of such actions.

In response to these accusations, Israel's military claimed it was "currently not aware of the use of weapons containing white phosphorous in Gaza." However, they did not offer any comment on the HRW's allegations regarding the use of these munitions in Lebanon.