Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-10-10 14:54:20 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 9AC6D4EA4812A197DCA1E5EB850B7BF9D9BDF76FA8EBAA4DD35CC2785097FF3B
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This is not evidence of the use of white phosphorus. Reference image: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A-1E_drops_white_phosphorus_bomb_1966.jpg The visible debris could be any number of different materials. Furthermore, White phosphorus isn't illegal under international law. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/jus-bello-white-phosphorus-getting-law-correct#:~:text=White%20phosphorus%20munitions%20are%20per,civilians%20or%20launch%20attacks%20indiscriminately.
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