The uncertainty over who would take over could be behind the rebellion , some say . but this is becoming highly unlikely '' as the carnage and anger mount in Syria , Jouejati said . The Syrian National Council has a plan for building a transitional government before elections . An official says neither the vice president nor a rebel army leader is a likely candidate . Syrian president 's response : Al - Assad is too scared to step down .
The uncertainty over who would take over could be behind the rebellion , some say . The Syrian National Council has a plan for building a transitional government before elections . An official says neither the vice president nor a rebel army leader is a likely candidate . Syrian president 's response : Al - Assad is too scared to step down .