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The Syndicate of Chemists in Lebanon (SCL) warned yesterday that the extent of destruction and the depth of damage to buildings and the ground confirms the use of internationally banned bombs containing depleted uranium by Israeli forces, warning of the risk of contracting many diseases as a result of inhaling the dust caused by the bombing.

It said in a “very important warning” that it condemns “the barbaric aggression against civilians in Lebanon and the massacres being committed against the Lebanese people,” noting that the warning aims “to raise awareness about the effects of inhaling the dust from Israeli bombings in several Lebanese areas.”

“The extent of destruction and the penetration of buildings and ground by dozens of metres is evidence of the use of bombs containing depleted uranium, which has tremendous penetrating power,” it added.

The SCL stressed that “the use of such types of internationally banned weapons, especially in densely populated Beirut, leads to massive destruction, and their dust causes many diseases, especially when inhaled.”

The SCL called on “the international community to stop the aggression against Lebanon, and to stop the use of internationally banned bombs.”

It also called on the Lebanese state to file a lawsuit with the UN Security Council “against the violations taking place on Lebanese soil and the attempted mass killings of innocent civilians.”

Citizens, it added, should not “approach the bombed areas within a radius of more than two kilometres,” while those forced to approach these areas must “wear protective clothing”.

The SCL confirmed that it “closely monitors the enemy’s use of internationally banned weapons.”

The most prominent use of these anti-fortification bombs was during the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on 27 September, in addition to attempts to kill his successor, Hashem Safieddine.

Israel has killed 1,204 people in Lebanon since it launched its most vicious attack on the country in nearly 20 years on 23 September. More than 1.2 million have been displaced.

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[-] Evilphd666@hexbear.net 20 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

If they are using DU weapons in their "bunker buster" bombs then look up DU Iraq birth defects.

The US used DU weapons which atomized the heavy metal everywhere. Soil, air, water.

CW GRAPHIC pics of severe birth defects, dying, dead children Fallujah Birth Defects

Aparently concentrations of Thorium was also among the burn pits which also contributed to the birth defects.

How the U.S. Made Dropping Radioactive Bombs Routine

[-] the_post_of_tom_joad@hexbear.net 11 points 3 days ago

Hot damn. i thought israel couldn't go any lower, then i learn the us not only has done the same but has suffered no international condemnation. I did not know this. ... I feel a little dizzy now from this shock actually ngl. Im sorry i must admit i didn't read the articles as there's no way in heck i can see apic of a suffering child.. Fuckin hell man

[-] aaaaaaadjsf@hexbear.net 8 points 3 days ago

i learn the us not only has done the same but has suffered no international condemnation

And unfortunately there won't be any major international condemnation, because the USA's main geopolitical rivals in Russia and China, also make use of weapons containing depleted uranium (DU). It reminds me of when the US and UK agreed to supply Ukraine anti tank ammunition containing DU for the Abrams and Challenger tanks they gave to Ukraine, and Russian government officials condemned that action, before quickly going silent on it as Russian T-80 tanks also made use of DU anti tank ammunition, and there was photographic evidence of such.

[-] sexywheat@hexbear.net 4 points 3 days ago

i thought israel couldn't go any lower,

I have said this every. single. day. for the last year.

[-] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

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