I've asked him for his symptoms: fever, nausea, headache, diarrhea

Inhalation of gunpowder smoke does not usually cause fever and diarrhea but internationally banned white phosphorus is infamous for its gastrointestinal effects. https://x.com/AbdShabatGaza/status/1862817819768815839

Given the points provided:

1. Destruction of Hospitals: If hospitals in Gaza are destroyed or non-functional, the medical infrastructure would be severely compromised, limiting the ability to diagnose and treat conditions effectively, especially those caused by chemical agents like white phosphorus.

2. Limited Medical Testing: With limited medical resources, diagnosing exposure to substances like white phosphorus might be challenging. This could lead to reliance on symptomatic treatment rather than specific antidotes or treatments for chemical exposure.

3. History of Using White Phosphorus: Israel's acknowledged use of white phosphorus in past conflicts, as noted in various reports, suggests a potential for its use in current scenarios. White phosphorus is known for causing not just burns but also systemic effects due to its toxicity.

4. Symptoms and Recovery: The symptoms described (fever, nausea, headache, diarrhea) align with the systemic effects of white phosphorus exposure. The improvement after symptomatic treatment with analgesics might suggest either a mild exposure or that the symptoms were not solely due to white phosphorus.

Commenting on the X (Twitter) post:

• Symptoms: The symptoms mentioned (fever, nausea, headache, diarrhea) are consistent with the known effects of white phosphorus exposure, which include gastrointestinal disturbances. White phosphorus can cause severe irritation to the gastrointestinal tract due to its chemical properties.

• Comparison with Gunpowder Smoke: While gunpowder smoke can cause respiratory irritation and potentially headaches due to carbon monoxide or other gases, it typically does not lead to fever or gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea. Thus, the symptoms described might indeed point more towards exposure to a substance like white phosphorus.

• Implication: Given Israel's history with white phosphorus and the described symptoms, there's a plausible connection to consider. However, without direct evidence or testing for white phosphorus, this remains speculative. The improvement with simple analgesics might suggest the exposure was not severe, or other factors could be at play.

• Conclusion: The post highlights a critical issue regarding the use of chemicals in conflict zones, where verification of chemical agents used is often difficult due to limited medical facilities. While the symptoms do align with white phosphorus exposure, definitive conclusions require medical testing which, as noted, is severely limited under the circumstances. This situation underscores the need for international attention and investigation into the use of such agents in conflict areas to ensure compliance with international laws regarding the use of chemical agents.