White phosphorus has found a range of rather nasty applications in warfare. It was used in the 20 th century in tracer bullets, fire bombs, and smoke grenades. The scattering of phosphorus fire bombs ...

White phosphorus is a highly toxic substance, the use of which is prohibited by the Geneva Convention. PAP reports that the online published recordings from the Gaza attack have been verified and ...

White phosphorus is a waxy crystalline solid ... of ammunition as an incendiary agent because it spontaneously catches fire in the air when it comes in contact with oxygen. White phosphorus ...