This section of the literal Geneva Convention [1], which Israel is a signatory of [2] seems rather relevant. While this article's breakdown of the what's and how's is quite interesting, keeping international law in mind while talking about the attack seems important.
- "2. It is prohibited to use booby-traps or other devices in the form of apparently harmless portable objects which are specifically designed and constructed to contain explosive material."
- "2. It is prohibited to use booby-traps or other devices in the form of apparently harmless portable objects which are specifically designed and constructed to contain explosive material."
[1]: https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/ccw-amended-p...
[2]: https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/ccw-amended-p...