US defence secretary talks Syria with Israel’s Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a warm welcome for the US defence secretary in Jerusalem on Friday. Mattis reiterated US expressions of staunch support for Israel and discussed Syria’s ability to use chemical weapons.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a warm welcome for the US defence secretary in Jerusalem on Friday.

Mattis reiterated US expressions of staunch support for Israel and discussed Syria’s ability to use chemical weapons.

Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports from West Jerusalem.