Drawing on Lebanese government, UN, and humanitarian data, this report analyses the human consequences of Israels attacks on Lebanon from October 2023 to June 2026, documenting escalating civilian harm, mass displacement, repeated attacks on health infrastructure, and persistent uncertainty regarding combatant casualty claims.

Evidence documented by Human Rights Watch that Israeli forces used airburst white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in southern Lebanon highlights once again the grave humanitarian risks posed by incendiary weapons in populated environments, a longstanding concern for Action on Armed Violence.

The British Army has halted the use of white phosphorus munitions in Kenya following a 2022 Declassified UK exposé revealing their deployment on communal lands, but with the underlying licence still active, critics warn that this pause leaves open the prospect of future use

The ongoing use of white phosphorus in conflict zones like Lebanon and Gaza highlights the urgent need for revisions to international law to better protect civilians from the devastating effects of incendiary weapons.

This report exposes the deadliest weapons used by Israel in Gaza, including the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb, JDAM GBU-31 V3, SPIKE missile, M107-A3 155mm artillery shell, and white phosphorus shells, highlighting their destructive impact on civilians and the legal, ethical concerns surrounding their use.

The sell-off is part of a larger series of share sales by Charles Woodburn so far this year amounting to over £10.9 million

Israel’s use of white phosphorus in south Lebanon poses severe risks to civilians and violating international humanitarian law.

The U.S. State Department is probing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that killed civilians and the suspected use of white phosphorus in Lebanon, potentially influencing future American military aid to Israel.