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Ten burn victims are lying in Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza right now with parts of their faces melting off due to Israel’s use of white phosphorous in highly populated Gaza areas.

While the use of white phosphorous on the battlefield isn’t illegal, the use of it in civilian areas is, as it can cause serious burns if it touches the skin and can spark fires on the ground.

Israel will neither confirm nor deny whether it is using the chemical agent.

“What we’re saying is the use of white phosphorus in densely populated areas like a refugee camp is showing that the Israelis are not taking all feasible precautions,” said Marc Garlasco, a senior military analyst for the rights group. “It’s just an unnecessary risk to the civilian population, not only in the potential for wounds but also for burning homes and infrastructure.”

For fifteen days now Gaza residents have been subject to brutal bombings and chemical warfare from Israeli troops. Please join me in the call for an immediate cease-fire. The brutality has to stop.

Reuters photo by Suhaib Salem.

Well I searched and searched and searched for a video of Bush waving at Stevie Wonder. Couldn’t find it, but I did find this little gem so… consider this a combined top-20 moment I guess.

Props to the reporter for keeping his composure. If I were in his shoes, I probably would have thrown them at Bush.