Posted on 07/13/2006 1:00:45 PM PDT by NonValueAdded
From Tourists Streaming into Syria from Lebanon, post 47:
To: cinives
You all might find this damn funny, but my sorry ass is marooned in Beirut, where I have been working for the IMF. If anybody has any helpful suggestions on how I can get out of this war zone, I would be most grateful. Right now, the road to Syria is the only way out of Lebanon for anyone, including U.S. citizens, and the Israelis are bombing that road. I am NOT happy with the Israelis right now. I understand their concerns about their kidnapped soldiers but bombing the Beirut Airport was not going to help them in any way.
47 posted on 07/13/2006 3:47:47 PM EDT by rebel_yell2
Ping for a prayer.
So far it's quiet where he is, but who knows how long that will last.
Six days after he arrived in Lebanon his elderly grandfather died. The family feels the grandfather held out long enough to see his grandson. His trip has been filled with joys and sorrows and now this.
We will call as requested and I am disheartened to hear of the promissary note request as though you were in Somalia.
I guess the other thing I would ask is what the IMF is doing for you as someone there on their behalf?
I was just reading that the US is planning an 'airbridge' out of Lebanon. I don't quite understand how this works. If you want to read more about it:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/15/lebanon.us.citizens/index.html
We look forward to your return soon. God speed.
"An "air bridge" is the term for planes that would move in swiftly and ferry people out in quick succession."
"But the U.S. military is also looking at other options for any evacuation, considering whether it is possible to dock ships or land aircraft in Beirut, given the large number of Hezbollah militants there"
"Once in Cyprus, Americans can then board commercial aircraft for onward travel. Commercial airlines provide the safest and most efficient repatriation options to final destinations," it said.
The State Department added that the government would not provide free transportation but could provide repatriation loans "to those in financial need." (you are fully aware of this part).
Blessings
Amen and Amen!
Did you try these numbers?
Beirut Embassy Phone: 01 (961-4) 542-600 or 01 (961-4) 543-600
Beirut Embassy Fax: 01 (961-4) 544-209
EXACTLY what I was thinking. Don't get too excited about the French leaving first...
Italians are leaving in C130s...not Beirut Airport but a different field
Rather take the C130 than the ferry.
Wonder where they're landing. Do you know if the evacuations are actually taking place yet?
All I can say is, they're nuts.
LOL!! I think that says "bookmark"! [That's what showed in the textbox when I posted, anyway.] My Xinha [I just updated to 0.9] appears to be having serious mental difficulties.
Maybe that's one of the reasons Chiraq's been blasting Israel. To get Hezbollah to allow French citizens to leave without a problem.
More than likely that would explain Chiraq, mewzilla. He doesn't ever seem to do anything off the cuff, it's always under the covers.
Are you still there rebel yell?
CNN - A "team" has just arrived at the U.S. embassy to assist in the evacuation of citizens in Lebanon. (8:15 AM, CST)
Go to the embassy.
Phew, I thought you were swearing at me or somethin. ;-)
AP News Alert
Jul 16 9:48 AM US/Eastern
BEIRUT, Lebanon
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut says teams have arrived by helicopter to work out the logistics for evacuating Americans.
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/07/16/D8IT48084.html
Prayers for your safe return home.
FOX news report stating 20 medical needs US citizens have been transported via helicopter from Lebanon to Cyprus.
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