Initial laboratory tests showed that the olives were not affected by phosphorous

The following statement was issued by the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment: “Given the volume of environmental crimes committed by the Israeli enemy during its aggression against Lebanon, and in response to questions about concerns about the influence of phosphorous on agricultural crops in the southern regions, the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment confirm that the initial laboratory tests conducted on the samples of crops , Especially olives, showed that it was not affected In phosphorous, which makes its consumption safe.

It should be noted that the white phosphorous, as a incendiary substance, has a direct impact on agricultural lands and embarrassment in terms of fires, while its arsenals go back to the natural biological cycle, which makes the consumption of productive crops, which are not burned, safe.

As for the indirect impact that may result in high levels of phosphorous in the soil, it may be reflected in the productivity of crops in the lands with a high concentration, which requires keeping pace with farmers with the aim of guiding them to ways to recover soil.

The two ministries assert “their full commitment to environmental protection and the health of citizens and ensuring the quality of agricultural products.”