Senior Israeli official: Syria regime 'acting responsibly' on chemical weapons

Assad has been moving some of the chemical stockpiles to bases that are removed from the fighting or more secure, said the source.

By Barak Ravid | 01:08 24.07.12 |

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Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime has taken precautions to avoid chemical weapons falling into rebel hands, a senior Israeli official said Monday.

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Senior Israeli official: Syria regime 'acting responsibly' on chemical weapons

Assad has been moving some of the chemical stockpiles to bases that are removed from the fighting or more secure, said the source.

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