```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. http://www.russiatoday.com/news/news/36331 ``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``.``  `