Jim, white phosphorous IS used in illumination flares, including those used at sea.
It is also used to produce smoke.
It is also used in incendiary munitions.

I was educating you with facts, not stating any opinion except that I did not agree with its use in Gaza.

Now Jim, instead of trying to discredit me by misrepresenting things I said years ago, why not start replying to what I actually say this year???