"Syria possesses the world's largest chemical weapons arsenal"

According to AP, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Major General Yair Naveh, warned that Syria possesses the world's largest chemical weapons stockpile, and Damascus' missiles and rockets can reach any target on Israeli soil.

Speaking on the radio, Mr. Naveh stressed that if given the chance, Syria would "treat us as they have treated their own people."

A chemical weapons warehouse. Illustration photo. (Source: vietbao.vn)

Syrian activists estimate more than 13,000 people have been killed since the uprising began in the country 15 months ago.

Britain, France and the United States will quickly draft a United Nations Security Council resolution proposing sanctions on Syria over the country's worsening conflict, diplomats said on June 8.

"We will move quickly to move forward with a resolution," a US diplomat said. "There will be action in the coming days to move forward with a vote on a resolution that includes measures under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which would include sanctions." Other diplomats at the Security Council confirmed the preparations.

Britain, France and the United States, the three permanent members of the Security Council, want to launch a new campaign of sanctions after the joint envoy of the United Nations and the Arab League, Kofi Annan, said on June 7 that the international community must warn President Bashar al-Assad of "clear consequences" if he fails to implement the international peace plan./.

According to (TTXVN) - DT