Syria : The State Department says Syrian authorities were told of the planned attack . The Syrian town of Hama has been wracked with violence . The U.S. ambassador to Syria visited the town Thursday . State Department says it was to show its support for Syrians fighting for democracy .
NEW : The State Department says Syrian authorities were told of the planned visit . The Syrian town of Hama has been wracked with violence . The U.S. ambassador to Syria visited the town Thursday . State Department says it was to show U.S. support for Syrians fighting for democracy .