The Israeli military said the existing shells contained "minimal amounts" of white phosphorus, and would be "removed from active duty soon".

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And, for the eye, the speakers' outer shells are wrapped in soft white or black leatherette.

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The covers apparently get their eye-catching look from their "dual-shot color" shells, with several of the cases a mix of either two colors or a white base and gently tinted outer layer.

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