Posted on 07/17/2006 12:54:43 PM PDT by sonsofliberty2000
The Syrian embassy said it was offering "safe haven" to Americans and other citizens wishing to flee Lebanon, where nearly 200 civilians have been killed during a massive Israeli military bombardment.
"Now, while thousands of United States citizens are stranded in Lebanon attempting to flee the ongoing massacre there, Syria has opened its borders to US citizens as well as citizens of other nationalities," the embassy said in a statement.
"In Syria, US and citizens of other nations find a safe haven from the barbaric and atrocious acts of the Israeli army in Lebanon," it said, adding that already a "huge influx of US and foreign nationals" have entered Syria.
Syria was waiving visa requirements for entry and offering "all sorts of humane assistance to the thousands of refugees coming from Lebanon including medical attention," it said.
"From Syria, US citizens can return safely home."
US military helicopters flew 43 people out of Lebanon Monday and preparations were underway to evacuate potentially thousands of US nationals by air and by sea, officials said.
Other foreign capitals also rushed to evacuate frightened nationals from the escalating conflict, as Israel indicated it may provide windows in its six-day-old aerial bombardment to facilitate safe passage.
Yeah, when Israel was gitting hit on a regular basis, the MSM said nothing. But when Israel reacts in like, IT'S A MASSACRE! If the Americans are Muslim, they will be safe in Syria.
>Welcome to Syria, Mr. American Refugee. Regretably, your status has changed slightly, though. Please step over into that wire compound and those nice gentlemen with the head scarves and AK-47s will assist you into your new quarters."
Though I can't say this with any certainty, I don't think Hamas and Hezbolla are THAT stupid. So far, the US has only supported Israel in word. Taking hostages would change that in the blink of an eye.
Yes! Chilling picture. That is the same image I remember of the event.
(OK..........so maybe Murtha too).
fox, meet henhouse
I think I would try to ride things out in Lebanon or get to Cyprus. Going to Syria may be a case of travelling from the frying pan to the fire.
Damascus: "If your idea of comfort is a cold ditch, then do we have a deal for you."
I would hope the good U.S. citizens Lebanon would demonstrate that they have enough common sense not to partake of this offer.
Yeah, right. Let's go to Damascus to be SAFER!
That's what I was thinking, of course this comment was added....
""In Syria, US and citizens of other nations find a safe haven from the barbaric and atrocious acts of the Israeli army in Lebanon," it said, adding that already a "huge influx of US and foreign nationals" have entered Syria."
Hopefully, Syria won't get involved while US citizens are there.
This is called "hostage by invitation".
Just more weak Muslim Mind Tricks.
The opposite to this is the Hezbollah getting out also with the captured soldiers. If they get to Syria, they will get to Iran.
RIIIIIIIGHT!!! I'm sure they don't have ulterior motives. LOL I can't count the ways they could use them to force us to do things.
From what I understand, most of the Americans over there are of Lebanese descent and are living there. I wouldn't trust Syria for a second...
LOL!
HF
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