Israel has said it is striking suspected chemical weapons stockpiles to prevent them from falling “into the hands of extremists.” The Syrian rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans.
Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.
An individual who worked in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is being investigated.
A broader peace in the Middle East will be difficult to achieve, and Iran’s threat to Israel looms over any diplomatic effort.