The Israeli Ambassador to Russia admitted that Israel used white phosphorous but maintained that it was in accordance with international law Phosphorous is not a prohibited component of weaponry It was used for making smoke screens Israel did not use white phosphorous in densely populated areas said Israeli Ambassador Anna Azari httpwwwrussiatodaycomnewsnews Amnesty on Monday warned that Israel could be guilty of war crimes saying the use of the shells in a civilian areas was clear and undeniable