14/03/2024 21:34 (UTC)

Lebanese farmers warn that white phosphorus has left their land unusable

Tire (Lebanon), March 14 (EFE).- Since the start of hostilities with Israel five months ago, young Ali has not been able to cultivate his land in the Lebanese village of Aita al Shaab, one of the hardest hit and where he claims that "all" lands have been left unusable due to white phosphorus fired by Israeli forces.

FOOTAGE OF OLIVE TREE RESOURCE IN THE PORT CITY OF TIRE, SOUTHERN LEBANON.

STATEMENTSFROM MOHAMMAD AL HOUSSAINY, HEAD OF THE FARMERS' UNION IN SOUTHERN LEBANON.

Camera: Wael Hamzeh.

Metadata

Date: 14/03/2024 19:16 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)
Unrest and conflicts » Armed conflict
Unrest and conflicts » War
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 204 seconds
Reference: 55013143363
Relevance: Normal