The stunning rebel advance in Syria continues. They’ve now reached the outskirts of Hama, where protests were crushed by the regime at the start of the uprising. Reports of regime supporters fleeing the city. Still no word from Assad, who is said to be in Moscow.

While I am heartened by the potential unraveling of the Assad regime, the question of what lies ahead is somewhat terrifying. The region is already unstable. This could complicate the situtation in the Middle East significantly. There are few good actors here.

‏رئيس دولة الإمارات يؤكد خلال اتصال هاتفي مع الرئيس السوري تضامن دولة الإمارات مع سوريا ودعمها في محاربة الإرهاب والتطرف

UAE pledges support to Assad. Yikes. Not a great look.

The dynamic in Syria right now is like Alien vs. Predator.

May the Assadists/Khameinists and Sunni jihadists (backed by Turkey and Qatar, among others) all lose.

Syrian rebels playing soccer with the head of Hafiz al-Assad, father of dictator Bashar al-Assad & previous dictator of Syria.

Heading on @FoxNews in just a few minutes to talk about the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza. Catch me if you can.

Rebels in control of Syrian aircraft as well as drones.

I doubt many (if any) know how to operate them. But jarring, nonetheless.

Steer your week in the right direction w/ the @FDD Morning Brief. Tune in to hear from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Captain @ChowdahHill, who spent months out at sea battling the #Houthis. Been waiting a long time for this convo. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

🌤️ Starting soon | 8:30am ET

@JSchanzer speaks w/ USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Captain @ChowdahHill about his battle with the Houthis at sea, in one of the most complex Naval combat environments since WWII.

👀 on X or fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Live right now. @ChowdahHill holding forth…

Spotted at the “Ink By Hudson” book store at DCA. 👀

‏בכירים בפתח וחמאס: הסכמנו להקמת ועדה לניהול ענייני רצועת עזה, בהתאם להצעת מצרים

Hamas and Fatah reportedly reach agreement (again!) on how to manage Gaza.

Wishing all a happy, healthy, prosperous, and peaceful 2025.

Happy new year.

I will be heading on @i24NEWS in a few minutes to talk about the Houthis and the state of the Middle East in 2025. Have a watch.