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TwilightZone

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1. Israel hasn't denied using WP in Gaza.

Reply to LiberalArkie (Original post)

Sat Dec 2, 2023, 11:21 AM

Dec 2023

They denied using WP illegally in Gaza.

"The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Thursday responded to accusations about Israel’s use of white phosphorus in Lebanon with a carefully worded statement, dismissing reports that the incendiary substance has been used for setting fires but conceding that it does use it in some circumstances."

https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-11-02-23/h_d86d7e2d45ad434b0a4ff433a92a6d6f

Note: I am not questioning the veracity of claims that they've used it illegally. I'm only addressing the false statement in the linked article. The IDF statement precedes the article by a month.

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Report suggests Israel used Arkansas-made white phosphorus shells in Gaza [View all] LiberalArkie Dec 2023 OP

Israel hasn't denied using WP in Gaza. TwilightZone Dec 2023 #1

In most countries it is a war crime to use it, but neither the U.S., Russia or Israel abide by that. LiberalArkie Dec 2023 #3

I'm not sure there's been a more misused term in this conflict than "war crime". TwilightZone Dec 2023 #4

What is white phosphorus -- and why is it so controversial? Israel accused of using it in Gaza LiberalArkie Dec 2023 #6

International law? What international law? Chainfire Dec 2023 #2

The Photo shows smoke that is generated from WP Abnredleg Dec 2023 #5