’Israel’: We’ll Act If Syria Transfers Chemical Weapons to Hizbullah

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As the international community tries to reach an understanding regarding Syrian crisis, "Israel" set its red lines.

According to Ynet "Israeli" daily, officials made clear Wednesday night that "Israel" has not withdrawn, and the red lines it set in reference to [Syrian President Bashar]al-Assad have not changed.

In other words, Tel Aviv clarified, if the Syrian president tries to deliver chemical weapons, or weapons that tip the scales in favor of Hizbullah, "Israel" will act to prevent their transfer.
"Our red lines have not changed," said an "Israeli" official. "Al-Assad should understand already that he should not play around with us on this issue. Our policy has not changed, despite what is happening in the international arena. If something looks to us like an unusual step, it will be dealt with."

In parallel, "Israeli" War Minister Moshe Ya'alon hinted in speeches given in recent days that "Israel" has red lines, but declined to elaborate.
In its article, the daily highlighted that Tel Aviv emphasized that it reserved the right to respond to any attempt to arm Hizbullah with weapons of the sort.
"We must see what happens in the end," said an "Israeli" official, "but it is clear our stance is that a loaded gun must be placed on the table in the form of a real military threat, and this is the appropriate position to take."

Meanwhile, "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a jab at US President Barack Obama in comments he made on Wednesday night, emphasizing "Israel" cannot trust anyone on security issues.
To naval officers at a graduation ceremony in Haifa, Netanyahu said, "These days, perhaps more than ever, the main rule that guides me in my actions as prime minister and on which I am very particular, is: If I am not for myself, who will be? If we are not for ourselves, who will be? We are for ourselves."

Hours later, Ya'alon re-emphasized the same principle, during a ceremony at the Latrun Armored Corps Memorial, "In the fog that covers the Middle East, we must understand that we need to rely only on ourselves."

Source: Ynet, Edited by website team