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Israel Admits It ‘May Have Used’ Chemical Weapon

Staff / Truthdig Jan 21, 2009 Following accusations by human rights groups last week, Israel has finally admitted that its troops "may have used" white phosphorus shells -- a chemical agent that wreaks havoc on the skin -- in contravention of international law. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israel’s Chemical Warfare?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2009 Following previous accusations by aid agencies, a video has surfaced amid Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip that shows images "consistent with the use of white phosphorus shells" -- i chemical weaponry The Israeli military has denied use of the chemical agent, which can burn skin to the bone. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Microbiologist’s Suicide Demands a Full Probe of ’01 Anthrax Attacks

Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Aug 1, 2008 Today's shocking revelation about the apparent suicide of an Army microbiologist, a lead suspect in the 2001 anthrax attacks, has intensified the need for a thorough investigation into the only significant bioterrorism attack on U.S. soil, said Alan Pearson, director of the biological and chemical weapons control program at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Trial of Saddam Hussein We Never Saw

Barry Lando / Truthdig Jun 22, 2007 Saddam Hussein was a ruthless tyrant, but he had help from his friends, including powerful world leaders and wealthy businessmen. Former "60 Minutes" producer and "Web of Deceit" author Barry Lando wonders what embarrassing revelations might have emerged had Saddam's trial -- and those of his associates -- been more interested in truth than execution. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Saddam’s American Allies

Staff / Truthdig Jan 17, 2007 Former "60 Minutes" producer and author Barry Lando connects the dots between Saddam Hussein and his American backers in this powerful documentary. (h/t: BarryLando) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )