This makes sense, because the Wall Street Journal is reporting that US authorities are saying that military action is likely. If such action occurs, Syria couldn't immediately respond by hitting American targets with their chemical weapons, but they could hit Israel, which is likely.
Seeing that Hussein 0bama hates Israel, that, plus a chance to get a bounce in the polls is all the motivation he needs.
Obama would in some way use the occaision as a political opportunity. Part of an October surprise. He’s got something planned for sure.