The U.N. Security Council is set to resume debate on Tuesday on a draft resolution condemning violence in Syria even as Syrian security forces expand their crackdown on dissent. The Council is holding a second day of talks on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's attacks on civilians who have staged massive anti-government protests. Residents in the flashpoint city of Hama said, three more civilians were killed today when pro-Assad forces opened fire in the city. Activists and witnesses said, at least 24 civilians were killed in attacks on several cities yesterday.Meanwhile, Syria is facing growing international pressure to stop the brutal crackdown. Italy recalled its ambassador to Syria today, citing what it called the horrible repression of the civilian population. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to meet with Syrian political activists in Washington today. The meeting marks her first attempt to reach out to the expatriate opposition since anti-government protests began in March.