Israel reportedly bombs Syrian chemical weapons facility

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/07/israel-airstrike-syria-chemical-weapons-facility

"Israeli jets have reportedly bombed a Syrian government facility in the north-west of the country believed to be associated with Bashar al-Assad’s chemical weapons programme.

The strikes were initially reported by Hebrew and Arab media sources on Thursday morning. A Syrian military statement appears to confirm the reports.

The air raid on the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre near thetown of Masyaf was reported to have taken place overnight. Western intelligence reports have linked the centre to Syria’s chemical weapons programme.

A statement from the Syrian military said that the attack had occurred early on Thursday and hit a facility close to the Mediterranean coast. It said Israeli warplanes fired several missiles after entering neighbouring Lebanon’s air space." ... (more)


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