Netanyahu Says Israel Ready as Obama Syria Stance Criticized
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country’s foes have “very good reasons” not to test its strength, as a member of his cabinet said the U.S. delay in striking Syria bodes ill for action against Iran.
President Barack Obama announced yesterday in Washington he will first seek congressional approval before ordering a military strike in response to the Syrian government’s alleged use of chemical weapons against a rebel-held area outside Damascus on Aug. 21. His decision pushed back any action -- and possible retaliation by Syria or its allies against Israel -- by at least a week.