Israel National NewsNews BriefsSyria detains Assad-era general linked to 2013 chemical attackSyria detains Assad-era general linked to 2013 chemical attack Apr 30, 2026, 6:59 AM (GMT+3)Syria’s interior minister announces the arrest of a senior Assad-era general accused of playing a major role in the 2013 chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta that killed over 1,000 people. Read moreFound a mistake? Contact us