It has always been more about Iran and regime change than poison gas. Assad in return for aid has allowed Iran to locate their short range ballistic missiles if forward Syrian positions. As long as they are in place, Israel cannot attack Iran’s nuclear facilities with impunity. If Assad is overthrown, the new rulers of Syria will throw out the Iranians. This cannot be done with a “limited strike”. It will be a horrendous conflict with boots and American blood on the ground.
I am doubtful of the article as well or that Obama is that interested in helping Israel. But regardless the collection of rebels that can’t even win against Assad don’t have a chance in hell of overthrowing an Iranian regime.