Israel Adamant It Won't Ratify Chemical Arms Treaty Before Hostile Neighbors

Israel Adamant It Won't Ratify Chemical Arms Treaty Before Hostile Neighbors
Smoke rises following explosions of mortar shells from Syria on the Israeli controlled Golan Heights, Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Three mortar shells exploded on the Israeli side of the border fence with Syria on the Golan Heights Tuesday morning. No casualties or damage were reported from the incident, and there are currently no special security instructions for residents of the area. The shells fell at 6 a.m. local time, and the IDF was combing the area to collect any residual material from the exploded ordinance, the IDF Spokesperson?s Unit said. According to the IDF, the fire was not directed at Israel, but was fired as part of the battle currently raging in the nearby Syrian village of Al-Madriya, where rebels are clashing with regime forces. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Smoke rises following explosions of mortar shells from Syria on the Israeli controlled Golan Heights, Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Three mortar shells exploded on the Israeli side of the border fence with Syria on the Golan Heights Tuesday morning. No casualties or damage were reported from the incident, and there are currently no special security instructions for residents of the area. The shells fell at 6 a.m. local time, and the IDF was combing the area to collect any residual material from the exploded ordinance, the IDF Spokesperson?s Unit said. According to the IDF, the fire was not directed at Israel, but was fired as part of the battle currently raging in the nearby Syrian village of Al-Madriya, where rebels are clashing with regime forces. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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