U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Turkish Counterpart earlier today, following reports of Minor Clashes between the Turkish-Backed, Syrian National Army (SNA) and U.S-Backed, Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Northern Syria.

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement on the situation in Syria and the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The release said Saudi decision-makers express their “satisfaction” with the past week’s events. Additionally, they called on the international community to support efforts to make sure that the situation does not devolve into “chaos and division.”

Prisoners are still being freed from Sednaya Military Prison to the North of Damascus, with Tens of Thousands more believed to be in Cells on Levels far beneath the Surface; with these Levels secured by Reinforced-Concrete Walls and Electrical-Security Doors, that are having to be broken through due to all of the Guards having fled with the Codes.

The White Helmets have announced the deployment of 5 Emergency Teams specializing in Search-and-Rescue, Wall-Breaching, and Iron Door-Opening as well as Trained Dog Units and Medical Responders to Sednaya Military Prison near the Syrian Capital of Damascus. As those there are still struggling to reach the Lower Levels of the Red Building, where upwards of 10,000 Prisoners are still believed to be trapped in Underground Cells, some of which are claimed to be over 100ft from the Surface. Rescuers at the Site can see the Prisoners on Security Cameras, but cannot reach them; with many of them likely having no clue about the Revolution or the ongoing Rescue Attempts.

A new batch of Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted the now-collapsed Syrian Arab Army’s 12th brigade and 175th regiment weapons depots in the city of Izra in the province of Daraa. Given the secondary explosions, noticeable cook-offs of ammunition, Izra being the headquarters of the 175th artillery regiment, and the focus of past Israeli strikes today on ammunition and chemical weapons stockpiles, it’s likely that this strike can be subordinated to the IDF’s ongoing strike campaign to mitigate the risk of chemical weapons falling into the wrong hands. 

According to AFP, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday on the situation in Syria.

Two Israeli Officials have confirmed to the New York Times, that Israeli Ground Forces advanced today beyond the Demilitarized Zone on the Israel-Syria Border, for the first time since the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

According to a release from the U.S. Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his counterpart in Ukraine today.

During an Interview recently with NBC News, U.S. President-Elect Donald J. Trump was asked if he commits to having the United States remain a Member of NATO during his Presidency? To which Trump responded, “They have to pay their bills. If they pay their bills, absolutely.”

Two An-124 Heavy Strategic Airlifters of the Russian Air Force departed earlier from Khmeimim Air Base in Northwestern Syria, with them currently heading South over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula towards the Red Sea.

It’s now been 24 Hours, and we still have no clue what happened to this Il-76 that took off last night during the Fall of Damascus, as well as who or what was its Cargo. The Aircraft descended to 1,600ft and then appeared to have Crashed to the West of Homs; NASA’s Global Fire Map showed a Large Fire near where the Aircraft would have landed, though there have not yet been any reports of Wreckage.

President-elect Donald Trump plans to act on his first Day in Office to issue Pardons for many Individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol Riots, with exceptions for those he deems acted "radical" or "crazy" during the Events. Trump, who described the Prosecutions as politically motivated and corrupt, pledged to move swiftly once in Office on January 20. He emphasized that each Case would be reviewed individually to ensure Fairness but signaled his intent to provide broad Clemency for his Supporters.

President-Elect Donald Trump revealed that his personal Attorney, Alina Habba, will take on the role of Counselor to the President in his forthcoming second term. Trump praised Habba for her "unwavering loyalty" while serving on his Legal Team during multiple Criminal and Civil Trials, describing her as a "tireless Advocate for Justice."

The Israel Defense Force has reported that it has demolished a Hamas tunnel spanning several hundred meters in Jabalia, Northern Gaza. During the demolition, numerous booby-trapped tunnel shafts and explosive devices were destroyed. The tunnel, used by Hamas operatives to attack troops, contained RPGs, blast doors, and rooms. The IDF says troops also encountered Hamas operatives who emerged and fired anti-tank projectiles at the soldiers, but they were eliminated in an airstrike and ground fire.

The Israel Defense Force is reinforcing its defenses along the Syria Border in the Golan Heights, including the construction of a new barrier designed as a trench to block vehicle crossings. Work on the barrier, named "New East."