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‘Agent 15’ Paralyzing Syrian Victims

Assad’s forces probably are using “Agent 15,” which causes paralysis. The worse news is that Assad has more deadly chemical weapons.

Will Obama Send in US Army?

Al Jazeera: Assad Unleashed Chemical Weapons

Assad has dropped bombs containing toxic gases, killing six people and blinding others in Homs, Al Jazeera reported Monday.

Cabinet to Deal with Security

On the agenda for Israel's government Sunday were issues of security on the home front, and looking ahead to the future in Syria.

Lavrov: Syria Acting to Consolidate Chemical Weapons

Russia's foreign minister says Syria has acted to consolidate its chemical weapons to prevent rebels capturing them.

Syria's Chemical Weapons Transported Towards Lebanon

Syria's President Assad has moved some of his chemical weapons arsenal in the direction of Lebanon, the Washington Post reports.

UN Sending Chemical Weapons Kits to Troops in Golan

The United Nations is sending chemical weapons kits to troops in the Golan Heights because of growing fears over Syria's arsenal.

Netanyahu Meets U.S. Senator, Discusses Syria

"We're monitoring the events in Syria very closely," PM Netanyahu tells Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas).

Former Syrian General: No Doubt Assad Will Use Chemical Weapons

Major General Adnan Sillou, former Syrian top general: It's highly possible that Assad will use chemical weapons to kill his own people.

Syria Says it has 'Serious Fear' it is Being Framed

Syria says it has 'serious fears that the United States is seeking to frame the country for using chemical weapons.

Oren: Chemical Weapons in Wrong Hands Would be 'Game Changer'

Israeli ambassador to US warns that any evidence of chemical weapons being passed to terrorist groups would be a “red line for Israel”.

Assad Regime Says Rebels Control Chemical Factory

The regime of President Bashar al-Assad says Syrian rebels have gained control of a toxic chlorine factory east of Aleppo.

Report: Israeli Special Forces Track Chemical Weapons in Syria

IDF Special Forces are operating inside Syria to track chemical weapons, the London Sunday Times reported.

Assad Regime: Rebels May Use Chemicals

Syrian officials insist that the regime will never unleash such arms on its own people.

Panetta: Assad May be Considering Using Chemical Weapons

The U.S. has intelligence that causes "serious concerns" that Assad will use chemical weapons on rebels, says Panetta.

Kedar: Israel 'Knows How to Deal With Syrian Chemical Threat'

As Syria raises the stakes over its chemical weapons, an Israeli expert says measures are being taken to minimize the threat.

Syria's Chemical Weapons Ready to Go, Say U.S. Officials

U.S. officials: Syrian military is prepared to use chemical weapons against its own people, awaits final orders from Assad.

Rebels Appear to be Closing in on Syria's Assad

Syrian opposition forces captured a military air field, as well as the army's 22nd Brigade air defense base, both just outside Damascus.

Netanyahu: Israel Monitoring Syrian Chemical Weapons

"We are closely monitoring developments in Syria regarding its stores of chemical weapons," says PM Netanyahu.

Obama Warns Assad Against Using Chemical Weapons

Obama to Assad: If you make the tragic mistake of using chemical weapons, there will be consequences.

Report: Syria Combining Chemicals for Sarin Gas

Engineers working for Assad are combining the two chemical precursors needed to weaponize sarin gas, says U.S. official.

Report: Israel Asked Jordan for OK to Bomb Syrian WMDs

The Atlantic reports that Israel asked Jordan for its approval to bomb Syria's chemical weapons sites. Jordan reportedly said 'no.'

Syria Vows Not to Use Chemical Weapons on Syrians

The Damascus government promised Monday - again - that it wouldn't use chemical weapons against its own people.

Netanyahu Warns of Syria Attack Over Chemical Weapons

Netanyahu: Israel will not hesitate to attack in Syria if it feels chemical weapons will end up in the hands of Hizbullah.

Panetta: Syria Has Moved Some Chemical Weapons

Panetta: The Syrian regime has moved some chemical weapons but the main storage sites for remain secure.

Report: Assad May Use Chemical Weapons on Syrians

The Syrian government has already considered using chemical weapons on rebels and civilians - despite protestations to the contrary.

Report: Syrian Army Tested Systems for Poison Gas Shells

Witnesses tell the Der Spiegel magazine that the Syrian army tested missile systems for poison gas shells.

False Flag Deception May Trigger Multi-Front -Iran War

West Suspects Assad Dispersed Chemical Weapons

West suspects Assad's government has dispersed chemical weapons across 20 sites across the country.

Hizbullah 'Forbidden to Use Chemical Weapons'

Hizbullah terror chief Hassan Nasrallah told a Lebanese interviewer Monday his group doesn't have chemical weapons, and will not use them.

Syrian Rebels Claim to Take Over Chemical Weapons

A statement published by the Syrian rebels says that they have taken over a military base and found missiles with non-conventional warheads.

Obama to Assad: Using Chemical Weapons is a Red Line

Obama warns Assad to heed warnings to neither use nor move chemical or biological weapons or face consequences.

US, Turkey Plan for Syrian Chemical Warfare

US and Turkish leaders meet in Istanbul to make contingency plans in case Syria decides to use its chemical weapons.

Jordan's Abdullah: Syria's Chemical Weapons 'Scare Us All'

"What scares most of us is the chemical weapons falling into rebel hands," Jordanian monarch tells CBS.

Assad Transfers Missiles to Lebanese Border

Assad has transferred a advanced missiles to a border crossing used as a central route to transfer weapons to Hizbullah.

Barak: No One Dares Attack Israel with Chemical Weapons

"No element in the world would dare attack Israel with chemical weapons," says Defense Minister.

Erdogan in Britain, Calls for International Steps Against Syria

Turkish PM: International steps must be taken to deal with Assad's military build-up around Aleppo and his threat to use chemical weapons.

Ban Demands Syria State it Won't Use Chemical Weapons

UN Secretary-General Ban says he is “deeply” concerned about reports of the possible use of chemical weapons by Syria.

Assad Knows Israel Will Attack, If Necessary, Says Lieberman

Assad knows Israel will attack Hizbullah if it obtains his chemical weapons, said Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

Peres: Iran in 'Open War' with Israel

President Shimon Peres told CNN that Iran is in an “open war” with Israel and blamed regime for Bulgaria attack that killed five Israelis.

Syrian Rebels Form Special Unit to Secure Chemical Weapons Site

The opposition Free Syrian Army (FSA) is creating a special unit of men trained to secure Syria's chemical weapons sites.

Obama Directly Warns Assad About Using Chemical Weapons

Obama: Assad will be held accountable if he made the “tragic mistake” of using his stockpile of chemical weapons.

Israel Will Protect Itself From Syria's Chemical Weapons

Will Israel have to protect itself from Syria's chemical weapons? If so, the Jewish State will do what it must, Pres. Shimon Peres said.

US Warns Syria Over Chemical Weapons

Pentagon officials tell Syria not to 'even consider' using chemical weapons; Israel will secure Syrian stockpiles if regime collapses

Al-Qaeda Could Obtain Syrian Chemical Weapons, Jordan King Warns

King Abdullah II of Jordan warned thatin a worst case scenario al-Qaeda could obtain some of the regime’s chemical weapons.

Syria 'Moving Sarin, Cyanide Out of Storage'

U.S. alarmed that Assad is preparing to use stockpiles of sarin nerve agent, mustard gas and cyanide.

Israel Preparing for Action in Syria, Says Former Mossad Chief

Former Mossad chief Danny Yatom: Israel is preparing for military action in Syria, if its chemical weapons end up in the hands of Hizbullah.

Assad’s Fall May Expose Russian War Crimes

Russian attack helicopters for Assad signals its need to prevent exposure of alleged Russian involvement in chemical weapons.

Deputy COS: Israel Must Be Alert in Wake of Syria Situation

Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Naveh warns: Syria’s arsenal of chemical weapons may fall into the rebels’ hands, Israel needs to prepare.

Report: Assad's Forces Using Unidentified Gas on Civilians

Syrian opposition claims Assad using toxic material, unidentified gas on Syrian civilians.

U.S., Jordan Plan to Face Syrian Weapons Threat

U.S., Jordan prepare to secure Syria’s chemical and biological weapons in case the government loses control.

Report: Iran Supplied Qaddafi with Shells for Chemical Weapons

U.S. investigating whether Iran supplied Muammar Qaddafi with hundreds of shells for chemical weapons.

UN Urges Libya to Secure Chemical Weapons

UN's Ban Ki-moon says Libya must quickly secure any chemical weapons and nuclear materials left unguarded during the civil war.

Libyan PM Confirms Presence of Chemical Weapons

Libya’s interim prime minister confirms the presence of chemical weapons in Libya, claims the country has no interest in keeping them.

Barak: Enemies 'Wouldn't Dare' Use Chemical Weapons

Defense Minister: Enemies know very well why they shouldn't even think about use of chemical weapons against Israel.

Where Are Qaddafi's Chemical and Nuclear Stores?

As chaos reigns in Tripoli and Qaddafi remains at large, Western experts ask: What about his nuclear and chemical stores?