'Israel's white phosphorus use legal'

[Epsilon Delta]

These are very positive news and I hope it continues.

 

[Modbert]

arent you the one claiming no one is allowed in???

if no one is allowed in, how the fuck can you trust any report?

No one is being allowed in, so therefore any information is being received from the inside.

But you refuse to trust that information.

 

[DiveCon]

No one is being allowed in, so therefore any information is being received from the inside.

But you refuse to trust that information.

because the "inside" has been known to LIE

 

[elvis]

because the "inside" has been known to LIE

it doesn't look like Israel has broken any laws here regarding white phosphorus. They may have lied and said they didn't use it, but there is no evidence they've broken any laws regarding it.

 

[DiveCon]

it doesn't look like Israel has broken any laws here regarding white phosphorus. They may have lied and said they didn't use it, but there is no evidence they've broken any laws regarding it.

actually, what i see is the Israelis said they didnt use anything illegal, and the REPORTER assumed that to mean they didnt use white phosphorus, again, the reporter ASSUMING that ANY use of white phosphorus was illegal

 

[elvis]

actually, what i see is the Israelis said they didnt use anything illegal, and the REPORTER assumed that to mean they didnt use white phosphorus, again, the reporter ASSUMING that ANY use of white phosphorus was illegal

so what's the problem?

 

[DiveCon]

so what's the problem?

don't trust reporters
and i wont have a problem

 

[FistyTheBadger]

These are very positive news and I hope it continues.

About what news are you talking?

 

[Epsilon Delta]

About what news are you talking?

The news that Israel doesn't seem to be using white phosphorus as a chemical weapon against Palestinians.

 

[Gunny]

Well lets see, these reports are stating so.

Unless you claim that any report out of Gaza is a lie and therefore every Arab is simply lying because there are no injuries.

Are YOU claiming that these attacks aren't happening then Dive?

Let's see ... any report from murdering, scumbag terrorists ... Nah, no reason to suspect any-and-everything Hamas says.

 

[mightypeon]

You can use different things from white phosphor for its legal uses, at least Germany for example does. I dont get why they risk this PR Fallout if it is easily avoidable.

 

[Article 15]

Joe Wurzelbacher will let us know what the facts are.

 

[Modbert]

Let's see ... any report from murdering, scumbag terrorists ... Nah, no reason to suspect any-and-everything Hamas says.

And you know this is Hamas saying this how? All those doctors, victims,etc are all Hamas?

 

[Modbert]

Joe Wurzelbacher will let us know what the facts are.

If that's the case, we're screwed.

 

[Jos]

Israel to restrict white phosphorus use in future wars

The Israeli military will restrict its use of artillery shells containing white phosphorus, it has told the UN.

The controversial weapons cause deadly burns and rights groups say they are banned from use in civilian areas.

The Israel Defense Forces used weapons containing white phosphorus during a 22-day assault on Gaza which began in December 2008.

In its report to the UN, the IDF said steps would be taken in future to avoid civilian casualties.

BBC News - Israel to restrict white phosphorus use in future wars
Timetable of allegations and rebuttals

January 5 The Times reports tell-tale smoke above Gaza. An Israeli military official says: “We categorically deny the use of white phosphorus.”

January 8 The Times runs pictures of white phosphorus shells stockpiles. Major Avital Leibovich, a military spokesman, says: “This is what we call a quiet shell - it has no explosives and no white phosphorus. It is not for killing people.”

January 12 The Times finds more than 50 phosphorus burns victims in hospital

January 14 Gabi Ashkenazi, Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff, says: “The IDF acts only in accordance with international law and does not use white phosphorus .”

January 16 UN Relief and Works Agency HQ hit with phosphorus munitions

January 21 Major Leibovich admits use of white phosphorus “according to international law”. Major- General Amir Eshel, the army's head of strategic planning, says: “It is the most non-lethal kind of weapon. I don't see any issue with that.”

January 23 Israel launches investigation into white phosphorus munitions: “Some practices could be illegal. The IDF is holding an investigation concerning one specific unit and one incident.”

Israel backs down over white phosphorus - Times Online