Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief says
Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief says
The United Nations human rights chief says weaponizing ordinary communication devices represents a new development in warfare.
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Encrypted communications equipment purchased for military use are not ordinary devices, and under international law if a device is used for military transmissions it is a valid target and can be attacked.
14 0 ReplyMany were not used by the military and the explosions happened during the day in uncontrolled circumstances. Many civilians got hurt.
20 0 ReplyMany were not used by the military
Why on earth would civilians be using encrypted military grade pagers purchased by a terror organization for exclusive use by it's members?
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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.
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