Thousands flee Syria for possible US attack

The military operation to punish the Syrian regime for its alleged use of chemical weapons deadly , the beginning seemed planned for yesterday, was postponed at least until the weekend , while continuing the debate about guilt , or not, the government of Bashar al Asad . In Syria, the fear of a military attack from the United States and other allied countries like Britain generated a stampede of citizens towards Lebanon and the Iraqi border. In 24 hours , about 10 000 Syrians crossed the border into Lebanon said a Lebanese border guard . Other families seeking refuge in the Syrian capital . In neighboring Lebanon , where according to aid agencies have already registered 700 000 Syrian refugees who have fled the conflict in their country , it was reported that in the last 24 hours across the border other 6000 people , many in cars loaded with suitcases . In Damascus , while the shops are open and traffic congested main avenues , nervousness before a possible foreign attack is increasing . Reuters reported yesterday that despite the busyness of everyday life in the areas of the city that are not direct the fighting scenes , the possibility of foreign intervention arouses resentment and hopes. " The great fear is that commit the same mistake in Libya and Iraq. Going to hit civilian targets , they will say it was in error , and meanwhile kill us by the thousands ," said Ziyad , a man of Damascus a few 50 years , told Reuters. Some neighbors echo the local media and say they believe the attack start to the weekend , but that will not last long . According to the BBC , have strengthened safety measures in hospitals in the capital. And inhabitants of Damascus said there is a growing shortage of food, particularly bread . Yesterday , meanwhile, supporters of Syrian President focused on the center of Damascus to express their support to a possible international military intervention . Facing the Four Seasons hotel , which houses researchers UN mission , protesters chanted " with our soul and our blood we sacrifice ourselves for Syria " and " God , Syria and Bashar " . U.S. White House yesterday informed congressional leaders on the situation in Syria and the choices deck in response to the use of chemical weapons by the regime , while sometimes controversial leaks on scope , duration and purpose of the likely U.S. attack. As the hours pass, the drums of war seem to have slowed the pace , but still marking time : President Barack Obama officially has not decided about the attack on Syria, but has spoken of a " limited action " . Both Washington and the United Kingdom, Germany and France seem to want to wait for the report of the UN inspectors , who will finish their mission and come out on Friday in Syria on Saturday . This is because the report of the secret services of the United States, to be released this weekend and prove the guilt of the Syrian regime does not appear to contain overwhelming evidence about Asad personal responsibility in the use of lethal gas . Yesterday , meanwhile , continued at full pace sending warships to the Eastern Mediterranean , which is populated by cruisers , aircraft carriers and submarines Americans , Russians and British.

• 2013-09-01T04:09:41+00:00
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