Can someone with a green card go out with the Americans?
Can the Canadians go out with the Americans?
We can't talk to a human being at the Embassy. The line is always busy. My mom says she waited half an hour to talk to someone. If anyone knows these answers, please tell me.
3 comments:
Jane -
I just read most of your recent blogging. I've been following the news closely and I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking and hoping a lot for you and for all the people in Lebanon, Gaza, and beyond who are going to be hurt by this conflict. Take good care and keep on posting as much as you can.
Chris
Jane,
I've read your blog off and on for years, at first because of your friendship with Dilek (I'm her mom), and later because you write very well and describe life in a fascinating country. I feel as if I've come to know at least a little something about you and your friends there, and I ache for you and all the people of Lebanon.
I am horrified and infuriated by Israel's actions, and the U.S.'s endorsement of the aggression. (I'm not surprised, of course, having seen this far too often during my lifetime). I'm also disgusted by the U.S. media's response, which, as usual, is pretty one-sided (i.e., the general perception seems to be that everyone in Lebanon is a terrorist and that everyone in Israel is a potential target).
Anyway, take care of yourself, get to safety, and keep blogging if you can, from wherever you end up. We're all thinking about you and sending warm wishes your way.
--Linda Barlow
Jane,
Are you getting my emails. Your email to me earlier today suggests that you aren't. Let me know. Anyway, You probably saw this arleady -- but just in case:
BEIRUT, Lebanon (CNN) -- A U.S. military team has arrived in Lebanon to assist in the evacuation of Americans trapped by the fighting, the U.S. Embassy confirmed Sunday.
The small group flew into Beirut on a Marine helicopter, according to U.S military sources.
The team will put the finishing touches on the plan to evacuate Americans who want to leave Lebanon, the source said. The United States is considering air and sea evacuations to the nearby island of Cyprus.
Senior State Department officials said on Saturday that the United States probably will not begin to evacuate American citizens for several days.
The Defense Department must first finish planning the move and transfer assets to the area of evacuation, and the State Department must notify Americans and make arrangements. (Watch challenges facing evacuation effort -- 1:23)
The State Department officials said Americans will be given plenty of notice so the move won't be a last-minute rush.
The officials said they expect about 15 percent of the estimated 25,000 American citizens in Lebanon to evacuate. (Watch how one American in Beirut feels about situation -- 1:54)
At least 20 people with medical issues were evacuated aboard two U.S. military helicopters Sunday, military sources said.
It was not immediately known if all of those evacuated were U.S. citizens.
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut will stay in operation after the evacuation. Officials said the ambassador's office will be open, and political, security and consular services will continue, but might be short-staffed.
The State Department is asking Americans in Lebanon to stay in contact with the Embassy in Beirut through phone numbers (+961) 4-542-600 or 4-543-600.
People in the region or their relatives and friends can also call for information at 1-202-501-4444 from overseas, or 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States.
U.S. citizens can also register with the embassy online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/.
I'll try the US number and let you know what I find out.
-Steven
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