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ICRC: Israel’s use of white phosphorus not illegal

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of firing phosphorous shells illegally. The Red Cross responded that Israel was using white phosphorus shells but in a pure legal manner, to illuminate targets at night or create a smoke screen at day.

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Osama Bin Laden calls for jihad over Gaza

DUBAI (Reuters) – Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden called for jihad over the Israeli offensive in Gaza in a new audio tape that appeared on Islamist websites on Wednesday.

Booby-Trapped Rockets Found In South Lebanon

Three booby-trapped rockets were discovered Wednesday by the Lebanese army and UNIFIL troops in an area from where several other rockets were fired on northern Israel, a security official told AFP.

“Three booby-trapped Grad rockets positioned toward Israel were found in the Habariyeh area, near where several rockets were launched this morning on northern [...]

Hamas Exploitation of Civilians as Human Shields

Israel cannot be blamed for hurting human shields. The key problem to be addressed is the way in which terrorists exploit their own civilians, forcing them against their will to serve as human shields or obtaining their agreement to serve as such. When human shields are used, those who agree to be used [...]