i disagree. troops placed around embassies have a fairly clear job, and they do it. hostiles are hostiles, and soldiers are trained to kill people and break things.
what would be surprising would be syrian troops standing aside, which would show clear orders from above on this specific event.
I have no idea what you're disagreeing about.
Reportedly, one Syrian officer was killed.
That's my take too. For a variety of reasons, it was (is) a smart move on Syria's part."
not sure if you agree with previous poster that it was odd syrian troops acted as they did, or just agreeing that they did. which of those is your take? that might answer your question.