Please show me the written law, that you are basing your opinion on.
Not someones opinion, but an actual law.
Several dead, many wounded in bus attack in Israel
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Not someones opinion, but an actual law.
The Day of Judgment will come only after the world has gone trough a period of 1,000 years of peace. We have a long way to go.
I'm big on democracy as well - which makes it frustrating that a party with such vile intent is actually propped up by the people of the state.
I would question if this is really the case or if they're kinda forced into submission.
I don't typically weigh in on these threads because I'd rather beat my head against a brick wall, that would be a more constructive use of time. But this phrase, commonly used by far too many here, tends to really tick me off.
Allow me to illustrate how to read for you.
"GENEVA — The international Red Cross said Tuesday that Israel has fired white phosphorus shells in its offensive in the Gaza Strip, but has no evidence to suggest the incendiary agent is being used improperly or illegally."
An investigation was undertaken and the investigative body found no conclusive or even suggestive evidence of improper or illegal use.
"The comments came after a human rights organization accused the Jewish state of using white phosphorus, which ignites when it strikes the skin and burns straight through or until it is cut off from oxygen. It can cause horrific injuries."
The accusation involves the use of white phosphorus and an explanation is provided on the effects of white phosphorus on the human body.
"The International Committee of the Red Cross urged Israel to exercise "extreme caution" in using the incendiary agent, which is used to illuminate targets at night or create a smoke screen for day attacks, said Peter Herby, the head of the organization's mines-arms unit."
The International Committee of the Red Cross is acknowledging the purpose for which white phosphorus is intended to be used and further urges extreme caution in it's use due to the extremely harmful effects this product has on people.
" "In some of the strikes in Gaza it's pretty clear that phosphorus was used," Herby told The Associated Press. "But it's not very unusual to use phosphorus to create smoke or illuminate a target. We have no evidence to suggest it's being used in any other way." "
Again, evidence of use was found but no evidence suggesting misappropriate use was found.
"In response, the Israeli military said Tuesday that it "wishes to reiterate that it uses weapons in compliance with international law, while strictly observing that they be used in accordance with the type of combat and its characteristics.""
This is a quote of an official statement regarding compliance with international law.
"Herby said that using phosphorus to illuminate a target or create smoke is legitimate under international law, and that there was no evidence the Jewish state was intentionally using phosphorus in a questionable way, such as burning down buildings or consciously putting civilians at risk"
The spokesman for the International Red Cross is confirming the legitimate use of phosphorus under international law and restating that there was no evidence that it was being used intentionally in a way that contravenes said international law.
"However, Herby said evidence is still limited because of the difficulties of gaining access to Gaza, where Palestinian health officials say more than 900 people have been killed and 4,250 wounded since Israel launched its offensive late last month. Israel says the operation aims to halt years of Palestinian rocket attacks over the border."
The spokesman for the International Red Cross is acknowledging that the investigation may not be complete due to access issues. The writer is paraphrasing what appear to be offical statements from both sides in the conflict.
"Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of firing phosphorous shells and warned of the possibilities of extreme fire and civilian injuries. The chemical is suspected in the cases of 10 burn victims who had skin peeling off their faces and bodies."
This is the accusation, restated.
"White phosphorus is not considered a chemical weapon."
This is a statement.
An accusation was made, an investigation was undertaken, no evidence was found in support of the accusation, there was acknowledgement that not all potential evidence was examined, but based on the evidence obtained the conclusion was no illegal use was found to have taken place.
That is how you read that article.
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This is how not to read an article.
This is called supposition. The act of supposing. Something that is supposed, assumed, hypothesis.
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I now return you to your regularly scheduled bashing.
Allow me to illustrate how to read for you.
"GENEVA — The international Red Cross said Tuesday that Israel has fired white phosphorus shells in its offensive in the Gaza Strip, but has no evidence to suggest the incendiary agent is being used improperly or illegally."
An investigation was undertaken and the investigative body found no conclusive or even suggestive evidence of improper or illegal use.
"The comments came after a human rights organization accused the Jewish state of using white phosphorus, which ignites when it strikes the skin and burns straight through or until it is cut off from oxygen. It can cause horrific injuries."
The accusation involves the use of white phosphorus and an explanation is provided on the effects of white phosphorus on the human body.
"The International Committee of the Red Cross urged Israel to exercise "extreme caution" in using the incendiary agent, which is used to illuminate targets at night or create a smoke screen for day attacks, said Peter Herby, the head of the organization's mines-arms unit."
The International Committee of the Red Cross is acknowledging the purpose for which white phosphorus is intended to be used and further urges extreme caution in it's use due to the extremely harmful effects this product has on people.
" "In some of the strikes in Gaza it's pretty clear that phosphorus was used," Herby told The Associated Press. "But it's not very unusual to use phosphorus to create smoke or illuminate a target. We have no evidence to suggest it's being used in any other way." "
Again, evidence of use was found but no evidence suggesting misappropriate use was found.
"In response, the Israeli military said Tuesday that it "wishes to reiterate that it uses weapons in compliance with international law, while strictly observing that they be used in accordance with the type of combat and its characteristics.""
This is a quote of an official statement regarding compliance with international law.
"Herby said that using phosphorus to illuminate a target or create smoke is legitimate under international law, and that there was no evidence the Jewish state was intentionally using phosphorus in a questionable way, such as burning down buildings or consciously putting civilians at risk"
The spokesman for the International Red Cross is confirming the legitimate use of phosphorus under international law and restating that there was no evidence that it was being used intentionally in a way that contravenes said international law.
"However, Herby said evidence is still limited because of the difficulties of gaining access to Gaza, where Palestinian health officials say more than 900 people have been killed and 4,250 wounded since Israel launched its offensive late last month. Israel says the operation aims to halt years of Palestinian rocket attacks over the border."
The spokesman for the International Red Cross is acknowledging that the investigation may not be complete due to access issues. The writer is paraphrasing what appear to be offical statements from both sides in the conflict.
"Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of firing phosphorous shells and warned of the possibilities of extreme fire and civilian injuries. The chemical is suspected in the cases of 10 burn victims who had skin peeling off their faces and bodies."
This is the accusation, restated.
"White phosphorus is not considered a chemical weapon."
This is a statement.
An accusation was made, an investigation was undertaken, no evidence was found in support of the accusation, there was acknowledgement that not all potential evidence was examined, but based on the evidence obtained the conclusion was no illegal use was found to have taken place.
That is how you read that article.
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This is how not to read an article.
This is called supposition. The act of supposing. Something that is supposed, assumed, hypothesis.
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I now return you to your regularly scheduled bashing.
Of course Hamas will be supported, if Israel bombed your nation repeatedly and a group of people were willing to fight back you would wholeheartedly support them.
yeah i am assuming , i'm making assumptions based on prior events. an example is when Israel says they've not used white phosphorous during Gazan war, we later find out they've lied.
so i've come to the conclusion that they're likely illegally using white phosphorous again and the insufficient evidence from the article doesn't point to the contrary.
So you disliked my post - Well calling for the extermination a of people based upon religion, etnicicty etc - You have shown yourself to be a Genocidal Muslim Freak -
My Muslim friends would state the same thing - In a polite manner possibly, but myself i am blunt with Hate mongers. You are a freak. Thats it - Thats all -a freak
1. Zionism isn't a religion nor is it ethnically based.
2 There is no such thing as a Jewish culture.
3 Zionism is a Western European idea and not "Jewish" idea.
So go ahead and argue without those three points.
You're an overreacting neanderthal. No one is advocating genocide besides Pro-Israel supporters.
WE know for a fact they've used it illegally in the past.
On March 25, 2009, USA Based Human Rights Organization Human Rights Watch published a 71 page report titled Rain of Fire, Israel’s Unlawful Use of White Phosphorus in Gaza and said that Israel's usage of the weapon was illegal.[50]
White phosphorus munitions did not kill the most civilians in Gaza – many more died from missiles, bombs, heavy artillery, tank shells, and small arms fire – but their use in densely populated neighborhoods, including downtown Gaza City, violated international humanitarian law (the laws of war), which requires taking all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm and prohibits indiscriminate attacks. [50]
You're moving the goal posts. Let's use your post (above) to get things back on track.
Is White Phosphorus illegal?
Nope, just because some human rights organization says it's illegal, doesn't mean it is. Show a court case, a criminal charge, a conviction. Or are you one of these people that believe you are guilty untill proven innocent?