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(Ynet News) The Obama Administration believes that it has enough evidence to carry out a ‘limited’ military campaign against the Syrian regime and are willing to go it alone without any allied support or Congressional approval, that will deter the Syrian regime from using chemical weapons in the future The New York Times quoted senior administration officials as saying today.
White House Officials cautioned that Obama hasn’t made any final decisions, all indications however suggest that a military strike could occur just as early as U.N. weapons inspectors who are investigating the latest chemical attack that killed hundreds near Damascus leave Syria–they are scheduled to leave on Saturday.
Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Benny Gantz while delivering an address this evening at the annual memorial ceremony of fallen Israel Navy Sailors said, “Israel is about to face challenging times. We have no part in the events unfolding around us but in the event that fire turns toward Israel, it is clear to every leader in the region and in the world, that a heavy price will be paid and the loss to our enemies will be scathing.”
The White House has yet address the impact of President Obama’s ‘saber rattling’ may have on Israel security together with our interests in the region and the steps they’re taking to protect both.
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