On August 20, 2013, a chemical weapons attack in the Ghouta region of Syria killed hundreds of civilians, including children. The attack, widely attributed to the Syrian government, used sarin gas and led to widespread international condemnation. The incident led to calls for military intervention and humanitarian assistance. It was one of the most significant chemical attacks in the Syrian Civil War. The event triggered debates about the use of chemical weapons and the international communitys response to war crimes.