Thu, February 16, 2012 Shvat 23, 5772
BREAKING NEWS
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07:43
Chinese pro-government newspaper says foreign meddling in Syria could derail world economy (Reuters)
"The use of white phosphorus is not prohibited by any international conventions, so far as I know." It is regarded as a "chemical weapon" when it is fired into built up civilian areas, and its use as such would certainly amount to a grave violation under Art 146 of GCIV. MV: "Have you ever given thought as to Hamas` motives for co-siting itself with Gaza`s civilian populations?" Huh? Armies aren't allowed to defend their own cities? Since when, Morris? Oh, I see, under Israeli-rules an army is only allowed to defend a city by marching out into an open paddock and waving Big Red Flags at all the friendly planes..... What would the IDF do if a hostile army launched an assault on Tel Aviv, Morris? Go on holidays, or attempt to defend the city?