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'Assad Has Chemicals that Can Eradicate Entire Towns'

Assad has enough sarin to "eradicate the whole of Damascus," says a former scientist for the Syrian chemical weapons program.

Davutoglu: Tests on Syrians Show Signs of Chemical Weapons

Turkey's FM: tests conducted on wounded Syrians suggested use of chemical weapons.

Erdogan: Assad Crossed Obama's Red Line Long Ago

Turkey's prime minister calls on the U.S. to take action in Syria, says Assad used chemical weapons against his people.

U.S. 'Skeptical' that Syrian Rebels Used Chemical Weapons

The United States says it is "highly skeptical" of an assertion by a UN investigator that Syrian rebels used chemical weapons.

Erdogan: There's No Doubt Assad Used Chemical Weapons

Turkish Prime Minister says there is no doubt that Assad has used chemical weapons and that he'll discuss this with Obama.

Hagel: U.S. Not Ruling Out Arming Syrian Rebels

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel acknowledges his government is no longer ruling out arming Syrian rebels.

Olmert: Hizbullah May Already Have Some Chemical Weapons

Former PM says that Hizbullah may already be in possession of chemical weapons given to it by the Syrian regime.

U.S.: Much Work Needed to Confirm Syria's Use of Chemicals

White House spokesman Jay Carney says “much more” work needs to be done to verify assessments that Syria used chemical weapons.

Ben-Eliezer: Hizbullah Already Receiving Chemical Weapons

MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer says the regime in Syria has begun to transfer chemical weapons to Hizbullah.

Oren: Syria Military Action 'Very,Very Complex'

Military action in response to Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons would be "very, very complex," said Israeli ambassador Michael Oren

Steinitz: Nuclear Iran is Like 30 Nuclear North Koreas

The world must not ignore the warnings about Iran as it did 80 years ago with the Nazis, says Minister Yuval Steinitz.

PM Tells MKs: Stop Voicing Concern Over Syria Chemical Weapons

PM Netanyahu tells MKs to refrain from voicing concern over mounting evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria.

Syrian Army Ordered Use of Chemical Weapons: Defected General

Syrian regime ordered use chemical weapons against the Free Syrian Army during select battles, a defected general told Al Arabiya.

Obama Repeats Previous Warnings on Chemical Weapons

Obama says the use of chemical weapons in Syria would cross a line, but says there's no certainty yet that such weapons were used.

Obama Waiting for 'Facts' About Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons

Obama is awaiting a “definitive judgment” on whether the Syrian regime used chemical weapons, the White House says.

British PM: Syria Chemical Weapons Evidence 'Serious'

British PM David Cameron says growing evidence of the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime is "extremely serious".

Syria's Opposition: The World Needs to Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

Syria's opposition calls for action on Obama's warning that Syria's use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line."

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria Over Use of Chemicals

U.S. Senators say it it time to intervene in Syria, after intelligence assessments say that Assad likely used chemical weapons.

White House on Syria: 'All Options Are on the Table'

A senior White House official says "all options are on the table" should use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime be confirmed.

Israel Has Mossad Agents in Syria, Says Rebel Leader

Israel has a presence in Syria, would know if chemical weapons had been used, claims the Chief of Staff for the Free Syrian Army.

Hagel Warns Israel Over Syrian Chemical Weapons Allegations

Hagel cautions Israel over Syrian chemical weapons claims, saying such allegations are "serious business".

Syria: We won't Use Chemical Weapons on Israel

Damascus will not use chemical weapons against its own citizens, or in war with Israel, says Information Minister.

U.S. Not Yet Sure About Assad's Use of Chemical Weapons

The United States has not yet concluded that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime used chemical weapons, says the White House.

U.S. Investigating Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating accounts from Europe that Syria may have used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

US Mulls Military Intervention in Syria

US officials are debating whether to consider military intervention in Syria as its chemical weapons become increasingly vulnerable.

UK Finds Proof of Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

UK says that chemical weapons were used in the Syrian conflict, after scientists analyzed soil smuggled out of the country.

‘No Deal’ With Syria on UN Probe of Chemical Weapons Sites

Talks are stalled over UN inspection of sites where Syrian chemical weapons are stored, according to diplomatic sources.

UN Team 'Ready to Deploy' to Probe Syria Chemical Weapons

A UN inspection team is in Cyprus and ready to deploy to nearby Syria to probe the alleged use of chemical weapons in the bloody conflict.

March 2013 ‘Bloodiest Month’ in Syrian Civil War

March 2013 was the bloodiest month yet in the two year-long Syrian civil war, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Experts: Syria Chemical Attacks Short of U.S. 'Red Line'

U.S. is unlikely to intervene militarily in Syria despite recent reports of chemical warfare.

Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical Weapons Near Damascus

Members of the Syrian opposition claim that Assad’s forces fired phosphorous at rebels in the town of Adra.

UN to Investigate Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

The UN will investigate whether chemical weapons have been used in the Syria conflict, Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon says.

Calls for UN Inquiry Into Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

Britain, France and the U.S. call for a UN inquiry into accusations by the Syrian government and opposition of chemical weapons attacks.

Obama Careful Regarding Chemical Weapons in Syria

"We intend to investigate thoroughly exactly what happened," says Obama when asked whether chemical weapons were used in Syria.

U.S. Rep. Rogers: High Probability Syria Used Chemical Weapons

There is a high probability that Syria used chemical weapons against rebels, says chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee.

MI: Assad Will Use WMDs While Hizbullah, Iran Plan New Army

IDF Military Intelligence chief Kochavi predicted Syrian chemical war and a post-Assad Iranian-Hizbullah militia at the Herzliya Conference.

Expert: Hizbullah has Chemical Weapons, is Afraid to Use Them

Syria’s chemical weapons could become a world problem, INSS expert warns. Rebels, not Hizbullah, the biggest threat.

Netanyahu Stresses Dangers of Iran and Syria

Netanyahu warns of the dangers from Iran and Syria, in a speech to the Jewish Agency Board of Governors.

Israel Deploys Third Iron Dome Battery in North

A third Iron Dome anti-missile defense system has been deployed in northern Israel, a week after alleged Syria airstrike.

Report: IAF Warplanes Seen Flying the Skies of Lebanon

Lebanese media reported Sunday afternoon that Israeli war planes were spotted in the skies above southern Lebanon.

Defense Minister Obliquely Admits to Israeli Air Strike on Syria

Defense Minister Ehud Barak has obliquely admitted that Israel carried out last week's air strike against a Syrian weapons convoy.

Iran Threatens Attack on Israel Through Syrian Proxy

Iran has threatened to attack Israel via Syria in retaliation for the destruction of a chemical weapons processing center near Damascus.

Syrian TV Shows IAF ‘Strike Damage’ to Chemical Weapons Center

Damage from an alleged IAF air strike on a chemical weapons research center near Damascus was shown on Syrian state television Saturday.

White House Warns Syria on Weapons after Syria Threatens Israel

Syria said that it reserves the right to retaliate to alleged Israeli air strike on a military research center.

Report: Hizbullah Already Has Syrian Chemical Weapons

Syrian rebels said that Hizbullah had already received numerous advanced weapons from Syria – including chemical weapons

Report: Syria Airstrike Targeted Chemical Weapons Center

Lebanese news website reports that the target of an airstrike near Damascus was a chemical weapons center.

Report: Israel Hits Target on Syria-Lebanon Border

Reports allege that Israeli warplanes carried out a mission over Lebanon, amid concerns over chemical weapons.

Israelis Order Gas Masks as Syria Deteriorates

Israelis order gas masks as experts warn Syrian chemical weapons could fall into Hizbullah’s hands.

Yaalon: Syrian Weapons Falling into Opposition Hands

Strategic Affairs Minister says "it is clear that Assad is losing control from day to day."

Report: Hizbullah Sets Up Bases Near Syria's Chemical Arsenal

Hizbullah terrorists are setting up bases in Syria close to known chemical weapons storage facilities, according to an Israeli media outlet.

Jordan Coordinates with Israel, Beefs Up Border with Syria

Jordan has joined the rest of the countries bordering Syria and is beefing up its common border, preparing for the fall of Pres. Assad.

Israel Keeping Close Eye on Syria's Chemical Weapons

Israel becoming increasingly concerned that Syria’s chemical weapons will fall into the hands of Hizbullah or rebel terrorists.

Report: Assad Used Non-Lethal Chemicals on Rebels

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces used non-lethal chemical weapons against rebels in Homs, the French daily Le Monde reports.

US Asks Turkey, Jordan to Oversee Syria’s Chemical Weapons

The United States has quietly asked Turkey and Jordan to keep an eye on Syria’s chemical weaponry, and possibly step in to manage them.

US Downplays Syria's Reported Use of Chemical Weapons

United States brushed aside report of a leaked State Department cable indicating Syria had used chemical weapons.

Prosor: Time to Take Action on Syria's Chemical Weapons

"The Security Council must act today, not tomorrow" to prevent Syria's chemical weapons from reaching Hizbullah, says Prosor.

Netanyahu Visits IDF Base in the Golan Heights

"Of course we are monitoring what is happening on the other side of this buffer inside Syria," Netanyahu tells soldiers in Golan.

Panetta: U.S. Focused on Securing Syrian Chemical Weapons

The U.S. is increasingly focused on how to secure Syria's chemical weapons if Assad falls from power, says Defense Secretary.

Netanyahu and Jordan's King Discussed Syria's Chemicals

Reports indicate Prime Minister Netanyahu recently met Jordan's King Abdullah to discuss Assad's chemical weapons.

Report: Syria Converted Combat Aircraft to Drones with WMDs

A MiG-21 combat aircraft flown by a Syrian pilot who defected was found to have been upgraded back in Syria to carry chemical weapons.