Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-10-10 16:21:59 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C1F015E3C6146372EDE9C46BE8618C9CF70F8591B66C53C647AEB6BDB038F2C0
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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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