Jawad Najem, a surgeon at the hospital, said patients admitted Sunday
had burns from phosphorous incendiary weapons used by Israel. The Geneva
Conventions ban using white phosphorus as an incendiary weapon against
civilian populations and in air attacks against military forces in civilian
areas. Israel said its weapons comply with international law.
"Mahmoud Sarour, 14, was admitted to the hospital yesterday and treated
for phosphorous burns to his face," Najem said. Mahmoud's 8-month-old
sister, Maryam, suffered similar burns on her neck and hands when an Israeli
rocket hit the family car.
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Civilians Bear Fear, Injuries, Death, Grief
By Kathy Gannon
The Associated Press
Tuesday 25 July 2006
Tyre, Lebanon - Dirty bandages hid the worst of 8-year-old Zainab
Jawad's swollen, bloodied nose Monday. Her arm, fractured in two places, was
strapped to her chest.
