Israel says it struck suspected Syria chemical weapon sites | BBC News

Israel has confirmed it is carrying out air strikes on Syria to target suspected chemical weapons and missile sites. Gideon Saar, the country's foreign minister, said this was to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists", following the overthrow of the Assad regime. Media reports suggest there have been dozens of Israeli air strikes in the past two days, including on a site in Damascus said to have been used for rocket development by Iranian scientists. The Israeli air strikes come as the UN's chemical watchdog warns authorities in Syria to ensure that suspected stockpiles of chemical weapons are safe. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Israel #Syria #BBCNews