“Israel” uses banned cluster bombs in Lebanon: Experts

LONDON, Nov. 20 (YPA) – Many remnants of cluster munitions the Israeli occupation has used during the 13-month war belong to two different models widely banned internationally, according to an analysis by The Guardian.

Experts warned that the dangers these weapons pose to civilians will persist for years to come.

The images, which have been examined by six different arms experts, appear to show the remnants of two different types of the Israeli occupation’s cluster on southern Lebanon.

Experts clarified that remnants of these munitions were found in valleys of Wadi Zibqin, Wadi Barghuz, and Wadi Deir Siryan.

The remains of the ammunition that were found indicated that the Israeli army used two new types of cluster bombs: the 155mm M999 Barak Eitan and the 227mm Ra’am Eitan. This has been the first strong evidence of the occupation’s use of cluster munitions since 2006.

Cluster munitions are scattered over wide areas, leaving behind a large number of small bomblets. However, experts warned that a significant percentage of these submunitions might not explode on impact, making them a long-term threat to civilians.

The use of these weapons is prohibited under the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which bans their production, transfer, and use. However, Israeli occupation is not a party to the convention, making legal accountability more complex.

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