The Israeli military says it is to stop using artillery shells with white phosphorus to create smokescreens on the battlefield.
BBC: Israel 'to stop using white phosphorus shells'
The Israeli military said the existing shells contained "minimal amounts" of white phosphorus, and would be "removed from active duty soon".
Three years ago, Israel promised to draw up new rules on the use of shells containing white phosphorus, in the wake of the Gaza war.
White phosphorus is highly flammable and ignites on contact with oxygen.
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International law restricts the use of white phosphorus during war.
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