The United Nations human rights chief says weaponizing ordinary communication devices represents a new development in warfare.
    • IndustryStandard@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      Many were not used by the military and the explosions happened during the day in uncontrolled circumstances. Many civilians got hurt.

    • Cocodapuf@lemmy.world
      73·
      1 month ago

      under international law if a device is used for military transmissions it is a valid target and can be attacked.

      I think this means that if an Israeli sells you a phone, they become a valid target for military strikes.