Two mortar shells fired from Gaza into southern Israel landed in an open area in the Eshkol Regional Council on Sunday. Baruch Hashem, there were no injuries or damage. The two bombs landed in proximity to a residential community. Bomb-demolition experts inspecting the mortars learned they contained white phosphorus, a violation of international law because of the irreparable burns that can result from the substance.

Chaim Yellin, who heads the Eshkol Regional Council, announced this is the fourth case of bombs containing phosphorus, and he plans to complain to the United Nations as was done in the past.

It was the PA (Palestinian Authority) and the Hamas terror regime in Gaza that called upon the international community to take action against Israel during the Second Lebanon War, accusing Israel of using phosphorus bombs.

Addressing recent tax incentives and other perks that were renewed by the government for southern area residents, Yellin stated “the biggest perk the government can give residents of our area is peace and quiet”.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)