About two-thirds of French people did not want France to participate in a military operation in Syria in response to the alleged chemical attack that left hundreds of civilian deaths, a poll showed on Saturday.

According to BVA survey, 64 percent of respondents opposed military action in Syria, with 58 percent of them expressing doubt about French President Francois Hollande's ability to conduct the eventual intervention.

In an interview with a local daily Le Monde, Hollande stood firm to launch a "punitive" strike on Syrian regime despite Britain's pull-back after the government lost vote in the parliament.

He also affirmed that he would not take action without proofs confirming reports on the alleged chemical attack, pending UN experts' findings in their investigations.

However, a possible intervention in Syria could be launched before the parliament emergency session set for Wednesday.

"If I engage France, the government will inform (the parliament) about the objectives and means deployed," the president said.

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