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Intervention: STEPHEN CORNISH Syrians

STEPHEN CORNISH Syrians: Syria What are Americas options for intervention in Syria?, according to Globe and Mail. STEPHEN CORNISH Syrians face a vast medical crisis, and we are failing them Video Israeli air strikes on Syria in recent days have brought the varying interests of outside actors in this long-simmering conflict into sharp relief. While in Washington Obama administration officials continue to weigh options and assess the risks of intervention in a civil war, in Tel Aviv policy makers have acted swiftly and decisively to safeguard Israeli security. Indeed, sources in the U.S. claim that the Obama administration was not warned about impending Israeli attacks and learned of them after the fact. The powerful air assault of May 3 the most significant since the violence began two years ago was described by those on the ground as akin to a massive earthquake. More Related to this Story BARRY RUBIN Israels motive in hitting Syria was pure self-defence (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.