Assad Denies Responsibility for 2013 Chemical Attack, Israel Threatens Regime
Assad's Statement and Syria's Avoidance of Involvement in Gaza War
In a recent speech at the Arab-Islamic summit, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied any involvement by government forces in the 2013 chemical attack that killed hundreds of civilians. Assad has consistently maintained his innocence, blaming the attack on rebel groups.
Despite Assad's denial, the Syrian regime has been widely implicated in the chemical attack. A joint investigation by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) concluded that the Syrian government was responsible for the use of chemical weapons.
Despite Israel's increased airstrikes and targeted killings in Syria, the Syrian government has so far avoided getting embroiled in the ongoing Gaza war. Experts attribute this to Syria's ongoing civil war and its desire to maintain its own stability.
Israel's Threat to Assad Regime
Amidst the ongoing tensions between Israel and Syria, Israel has threatened to topple the Assad regime if Syria becomes involved in the Gaza war.
The Israeli threat comes in response to reports that Syria was considering providing support to Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Israel sees any involvement by Syria in the Gaza war as a threat to its security.
The situation remains tense on the Israel-Syria border, as Israel continues to monitor Syria's activities and threatens retaliation if necessary. The potential involvement of Syria in the Gaza war could further escalate tensions in the region.
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