Israel Warns Iran, Syria Against Reprisal for U.S. Strike

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed in a televised statement that his country would “respond powerfully” if it discerns any attempt to harm it, amid signs the U.S. is weighing a military strike on Syria.

Netanyahu met today with top security officials as the U.S. and allies discussed how to respond to an alleged chemical attack outside Damascus that they blame on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian and Iranian officials said earlier this week that a U.S. attack on Syria may draw retaliation against Israel.