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Walter L. Newton1/15/2009 7:37:41 am PST

(CNN - Gaza)

Ging identified the source of the fires as white phosphorus shells, whose use is restricted under international law.

Human Rights Watch said that although the use of white phosphorus to obscure military movements is legal, the substance can burn civilians and start fires in the densely populated territory.

So, which is it, legal or not legal. Does anyone look at these articles before they publish them?

cnn.com