White House concerned about reports Israel has used white phosphorus

White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday that the US is concerned about reports Israel has used white phosphorus, and will be seeking more information.

The comments from Kirby come after The Washington Post reported on Monday that Israel had used US-supplied white phosphorus in an attack in Lebanon that injured nine civilians.

Human rights groups have reported on Israel's use of white phosphorus since 7 October, both in Gaza and in Lebanon. Experts also raised concerns with MEE back in October that the white phosphorus shells could have been supplied by the US.

However, The Washington Post's report, in which it says the information was verified by Amnesty International, offers the most definitive evidence so far that the US supplied white phosphorus rounds Israel has used on civilians.