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"Assad Regime Considered Transferring Chemical Weapons to Hezbollah"

Syrian general tells "Times" that Assad considered transferring chemical 
weapons to Hezbollah "to use against Israel." 

The general stated that Assad intends to use the weapons as a last resort
IsraelDefense 19/9/2012

http://www.israeldefense.com/?CategoryID=483&ArticleID=1651

Will Israel's concern become reality? A defecting Syrian general has said 
that the Syrian regime considered transferring chemical weapons to Hezbollah 
for the organization's use against Israel. Major General Adnan Sillu told 
the The Times that "the regime has nothing to lose. If a war were to erupt 
between Hezbollah and Israel, it would be a good thing for Syria."

Sillu, who was responsible for the Syrian stockpiles of chemical weapons, 
added that the Assad regime is considering using its chemical weapons 
against civilians and opposition forces in the country, in the event that 
the regime will be on the verge of collapse. "I witnessed discussions held 
at topmost echelons, in which the issue of using the chemical weapons 
against the rebels was discussed," he said. Sillu also confirmed the report 
published last week by the German magazine Der Spiegel that the Syrian 
military conducted tests of chemical missile systems in late August.

Eyewitnesses told Der Spiegel that the tests were conducted near the center 
for chemical weaponry research in Safira, east of Aleppo, Syria's largest 
city. It was additionally reported that five or six missiles were launched 
from aircraft and tanks during the tests. "We held serious discussions on 
the use of chemical weapons, including how it would be used and in which 
areas," Sillu said. He added that "It was discussed as a last resort, in the 
event that the regime would lose control over important areas such as 
Aleppo."

Sillu also confirmed that representatives of Iran's Revolutionary Guards 
attended the tests, and that Iran is involved in everything being done in 
the country. "They always came to review and consult. They constantly sent 
their scientists to us and sent our scientists over there. They were also 
involved in the political issue that dealt with how to use the chemical 
weapons. 

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