[Blood of Tyrants]

Was it white phosphorus? White phosphorus mortars are used for smoke generation.

[equalitybeforethelaw]

“Was it white phosphorus? White phosphorus mortars are used for smoke generation.”

Among other things. It is extremely effective when mixed with HE in causing mass rank attacks to lose their vigor. Was very effective in Korea, and used against troops in Vietnam.

[edpc]

Based on the picture at the source, it would seem so. Either that, or the Gazans are trying to trick Catholics into thinking a new Pope has been elected.

As a previous poster noted, WP can be used in other ways. I am certain there will be a few "workplace accidents" when the locals attempt to make modifications to their stockpiles. Oh, well......