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."

Colonel Kim Hyun-tae, Commander of South Korea's 707th Special Missions Group, told Reporters he took all responsibility for his Troops raid on the Parliament Building but said he was acting under orders from the Defense Minister to block Lawmakers from entering and prevent a vote lifting Martial Law.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to end the Ukraine-Russia War, urging Russian President Putin to act and suggesting China could help facilitate peace. Trump made the comments after meeting Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Paris. Zelenskiy responded, emphasizing that peace must include reliable guarantees, not just a paper agreement, to prevent further suffering and losses. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated Russia was open to talks, but based on previous agreements from 2022, acknowledging Battlefield Realities where Russia has made significant gains.

In an interview with NBC News, U.S. President-Elect Donald J. Trump revealed his intention to end Birthright Citizenship through Executive Action upon assuming Office. This proposed Policy seeks to reinterpret the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees Citizenship to individuals born on American Soil. However, Legal Experts and Critics contend that such a move would face substantial Legal Challenges, potentially requiring a Supreme Court ruling due to its implications for Constitutional Rights.

Operators with the Israeli Air Force’s Elite “Shaldag” Special Forces Unit atop Mount Herman in Southwestern Syria, looking over the Golan Heights.

The Prime Minister of Syria, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali states that the Security Situation in the Capital of Damascus is continuing to improve, with efforts being made by most Government Ministers to support a quick and smooth Transitional Phase, away from the Assad Regime.

According to reports from a number of Israeli media organizations, including News 13, Hamas has given Egyptian intelligence a list of hostages that they claim are ready to be released. Notably, at least 4 U.S. nationals are said to be among the people on the list. The list was handed over to Egyptian officials yesterday in Egypt’s capital city, Cairo. While it’s unclear how many hostages they say they can release, 100 hostages are still being held by Hamas.  It’s important to remember that Hamas has misrepresented and/or outright lied about the number of hostages they actually had access to and has played a part in the breakdown of past rounds of talks.