State Department says about Americans, "stay where you are". Says it's too dangerous to get you out of there.
I'm over here praying for your safety, along with everyone else here. Stay strong FRiend.
I just heard that message....
I have to say that I am blown away by the fact that WE the US cannot get our people of of there!!!
NO WAY am I blaming the Israelis...they do what they have to do...but, this is scary..
AND...be sure and look for THIS to be added to the DNC talking points..that it is Bush's fault...gag me.
Lebanon Situation Update
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
This information is current as of today, Sun Jul 16 13:06:26 2006.
A message to American citizens in Lebanon:
The US Department of State and the US Department of Defense continue working on a plan to help American citizens who wish to depart Lebanon to leave in a secure and orderly manner. To assist in the development of that operation, the U.S. Government is sending an assessment team to Beirut to facilitate the safe departure of Americans who wish to leave.
The Embassy is open and will remain open at this time in support of American citizens in Lebanon. American citizens may register by contacting the Embassy in Beirut directly, or through the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs registration site at
https://travelregistration.state.gov. Updated information on travel and security in Lebanon may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or, from overseas, 1-202-501-4444. Additional information, as it becomes available will be released via the media, Embassy warden announcements and on the Department and Embassy websites.
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/lebanon_update.html