US Senate Panel Gives Green Light to Military Action in Syria

A US Senate panel has approved the use of military force in Syria, in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack.

By 10-7, the Committee on Foreign Relations moved the measure to a full Senate vote, expected next week, the BBC informs.

The proposal allows the use of force in Syria for 60 days with the possibility to extend it for 30 days. It prevents the use of US troops on the ground.

The committee approved the resolution after accepting an amendment by Republican Senator John McCain that advocated increasing support for rebel forces.

The measure pledges support for "decisive changes to the present military balance of power" in Syria.

It also states US policy is to "change the momentum on the battlefield in Syria so as to create favorable conditions for a negotiated settlement that ends the conflict and leads to a democratic government".

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