Even if there is to be no military help for the people of Syria, that does not mean we have to do nothing.

"Do you think the military help the Concordiat promised will get to us in time?"

Trained civil staff is much below the normal level and cannot carry on without military help.

The police called for military help from Madrid and it is being provided.

But Washington has been careful with its allies, these officials say, and will ask no military help from countries that would find it politically difficult.

If he did not send military help the whole land would fall to the Habiru.

What can no longer be ignored is that outside military help is clearly needed.

Ministers agreed, however, that individual countries could seek military help from their allies when necessary.

Under the agreement, either country can request the military help of the other.

"There were police units that began to ask for military help," a Western diplomat said.