Assad regime falls after 54 years as ousted president reportedly flees the country
The Syrian rebels entered Damascus last night (between Saturday and Sunday) and announced, “Damascus is now free from Assad.” A Syrian officer told Reuters that the Syrian army had informed officers about the regime’s collapse. President Bashar al-Assad had left Damascus for an unknown destination.

Death by proxy? The fall of Assad and collapse of Iran’s regional strategy
In medicine, there’s a disturbing condition called Munchausen syndrome by proxy (now known as Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another), where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in their dependents, often to maintain control and validate their role as ‘protector.’As Iran’s regional strategy unravels in 2024, a striking parallel emerges: Tehran’s relationship with its proxy forces bears an uncanny resemblance to this pathological dynamic. Like the diagnosed caregiver who creates crises to assert control, Iran has positioned itself as the indispensable protector of various regional forces – from Hezbollah in Lebanon to Assad’s regime in Syria.

IDF repels rebel attack on UN post near Syrian border, Israeli cabinet set to meet as Assad regime crumbles
With the Syrian Assad regime falling apart within mere days, first consequences of the shocking advance of the rebel groups reached the Israeli border along the Golan Heights on Saturday, as the IDF took part in the fighting for the first time. At the time of publication, unconfirmed rumors swirled that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family had fled the country.

Iran Evacuating Military in Syria as Rebels Advance
Iran has reportedly started to withdraw troops from Syria as advancing rebel forces threaten to topple the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, “Iran is starting to evacuate its forces and military personnel because we cannot fight as an advisory and support force if Syria’s army itself does not want to fight,” Iranian analyst Mehdi Rahmati told the news outlet. “Iran has realized that it cannot manage the situation in Syria right now with any military operation and this option is off the table.”

Trump says ‘US should have nothing to do’ with war in Syria
Trump posted on his platform Truth Social, “Syria is a mess but is not our friend, & and THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!”

Hamas trying to locate living hostages ahead of potential deal
Arab sources report that Hamas is in the process of locating living hostages prior to negotiations for a ceasefire and a captive-prisoner exchange deal.

‘There’s no accountability’: Senators berate cybersecurity officials for response to ‘disturbing and widespread’ Chinese hack of US telecoms
Senators berated the Biden administration’s cybersecurity officials for their weak response and lack of accountability following a massive Chinese government-linked hack of U.S. and global telecommunications networks, Politico reported. “There’s no accountability in anybody sitting up there. They have not told us why they didn’t catch it, what they’ve done to prevent it,” Sen. Rick Scott (R., Fla.) said after a classified briefing Wednesday by the FBI, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Drama in Syria: Homs falls to rebel forces, Assad regime to fall within days
The commander of the Syrian jihadist rebel organization … announced early Sunday morning that his forces have “completely liberated” the city of Homs, the third largest city in Syria, from the Assad regime. He called on his fighters not to harm soldiers from the Syrian army who are laying down their weapons. Israel has sent a message to the Syrian rebel forces warning that the IDF will act powerfully if forces dare to cross the Israel-Syria border and the 1974 armistice line. Turkey is currently supporting some of the rebel groups, while Russia and Iran aid Assad. Meanwhile, the Syrian rebels … reached the outskirts of Damascus. According to reports,

Right-wing summit condemns ICC, calls for overhaul of UNRWA
At a high-profile international summit in Washington, DC, earlier this week, global leaders from center-right parties convened to address escalating challenges, including rising antisemitism, the ICC’s recent decision, and the future of UNRWA.

How does Syrian rebels’ advance toward Damascus impact Israel’s border? – analysis
The IDF called up additional troops for defensive missions in the Golan Heights, the army said on Saturday, reacting to the rapidly developing situation in southern Syria. Rebels have overrun Syrian regime areas across a swath of territory, including near the Golan border. This means that there could be potential spillover from what is happening in Syria.

Syrian insurgents reach gates of Damascus, threatening decades-long Assad regime
Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday, and the government was forced to deny rumors that President Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs was a potentially crippling blow. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — Assad’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base.

IDF repels rebel attack on UN post near Syrian border; Israeli cabinet set to meet as Assad regime crumbles
Israel’s military and political leadership has been scrambling to react to the lighting advance of rebel groups against the regime across Syria. After the fighting concentrated in northern Syria for most of the past week, on Friday and Saturday, almost the whole of southern Syria, including the border with Israel, fell into rebel hands. This included numerous military bases stocked with heavy weaponry, as well as several military airports.

Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain ground
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the escalating conflict in Syria as a shock opposition offensive closes in on the capital, declaring in a social media post, “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT.” In his post, Trump said Assad did not deserve U.S. support to stay in power.

Sotomayor compares trans medical ‘treatments’ to aspirin in question about side effects during oral arguments
Justice Sonia Sotomayor likened the side effects of transgender medical procedures on minors to that of taking an over-the-counter painkiller. Her comments came after Tennessee Solicitor General Rice defended his state’s ban on transgender medical procedures for minors. He argued that countries like Sweden, Finland, and the UK have limited such interventions due to reported irreversible consequences.

USDA Orders Raw Milk Testing Under Guise of Bird Flu Amid War on Small Farms
Nationwide demand for raw milk has never been higher, as out-of-control bureaucrats in their ivory towers in Washington, DC, exploit bird flu outbreaks in dairy herds to financially crush small farms while ensuring that large-scale farms owned by mega corporations, which produce questionable/unhealthy food (hence America’s obesity crisis), remain in control of the nation’s food supply chain. The latest overreach in the war on raw milk comes as the US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) ordered dairy farmers to work with the federal agency to test for bird flu (H5N1).

Experts fear jab may not be able to fight pre-Christmas flu outbreak
The flu vaccine given to millions may be much less effective than expected as a pre-Christmas outbreak sweeps Britain, experts warn. The NHS reported an unusually early start to the flu season last week with the number of people in hospital with the dangerous virus four times higher than this time last year.

Explosion in Dutch city of The Hague kills 5; search for missing people continues
Mayor Jan Van Zanen said there’s little hope of rescuing any more residents alive. “We are preparing for the worst-case scenario.” Emergency services earlier said that up to 20 people were missing. A small explosion occurred at 6:15 am, followed by a severe one, after which the building caught fire. The cause of the explosions is unknown. The building partially collapsed following the explosion. Police were looking for a car that drove away from the scene at high speed immediately following the blast.

Israel prepares for Assad regime collapse as clashes erupt within sight of Israeli border in southern Syria
The State of Israel is preparing for the possible collapse of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as Islamist rebel forces in northern Syria continued their lightning advance by capturing the city of Hama on Thursday and reaching the outskirts of Homs on Friday. Meanwhile, new clashes erupted on Friday, partially within sight of Israel’s border with Syria along the Golan Heights, as rebel groups seized control of several towns and military checkpoints in the Daraa province.

Left Wing Calls Republican Judea-Samaria Bill “Censorship” and “Rewriting History”
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced legislation on Thursday that would ban the federal government from using the term “West Bank” and instead use the historically accurate term “Judea and Samaria.” As expected, some left-wing media objected to refraining from using the term that Jordan coined as an anti-factual attack on Israel.

Trump tells Jewish broadcaster: ‘I will protect Israel’
Jewish broadcaster and author Mark Levin spoke to Israel National News about President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East policy, emphasizing that “Trump will protect Israel.” Trump has said the Gaza war should end quickly, but he also indicated that Israel should have freer rein to pursue their military goals.

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons routes near Syria-Lebanon border, as fragile ceasefire holds
Israeli defense officials stated that the military will continue to take proactive measures to neutralize potential threats, maintaining a clear message that any infrastructure supporting terrorist activities will be targeted.

‘We respect Israel and Trump,’ says Syrian rebel commander
Anti-Assad rebels who captured the northern city of Aleppo a week ago sympathize with Israel and the United States, a rebel leader said Wednesday, emphasizing that despite historic Syrian tensions with the Jewish state, Israel and the rebels “are fighting against a common enemy.”

Head of Hamas’ Aerial Unit in Gaza City eliminated
In a joint statement, the IDF and ISA said the operation to eliminate the terrorist, Nidal Al-Najar, occurred on December 3. “Al-Najar was one of the masterminds of the aerial infiltration into Israel on October 7th. Moreover, throughout the war, Al-Najar was one of the leaders of the attacks against the State of Israel and IDF troops operating in central Gaza, including by means of explosive drone and UAV attacks toward IDF troops, said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.

Iran to significantly increase its highly enriched uranium, IAEA warns
Iran intends to “significantly increase” its production of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential report released Friday by the UN nuclear watchdog … IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that Iran is “dramatically” increasing its capacity to produce uranium enriched to up to 60% purity. This level is close to the 90% threshold considered weapons-grade.

Second front opens up in southern Syria, as Druze militias clash with fleeing regime forces
A second front opened in the Syrian Civil War on Friday following several uprisings in southern Syria, which led regime forces to flee several key cities in the region. The IDF announced that it was reinforcing the Golan Heights with additional troops, saying it would “not tolerate threats near the Israeli border.”

Hezbollah MP Says Terror Group Will Work with Lebanese Army — to Attack Israeli Forces
L’Orient Today is monitoring statements from Hezbollah officials, and noting that they are often contradictory. This could indicate that Israel completely disrupted the organization’s ability to know what it is doing, and to properly coordinate amongst its operatives.

Assad remains in Syria, urged to govern in exile after fall of Hama, per report
Egyptian and Jordanian officials have told Syrian dictator Bashar Assad that he should leave the country and form a government in exile, The advice reflects the regime’s rapidly deteriorating position amid the ongoing offensive being led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels. They have captured Aleppo and Hama, two of Syria’s largest cities, and are poised to strike at Homs, the last major city under regime control on the road to the capital of Damascus.

Turkey, Iran and Russia to meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss Syria, Turkish source says
Turkey, Russia and Iran have regularly held talks on Syria’s future in a trilateral format as part of what is known as the Astana peace process. While NATO member Turkey backs the political and armed opposition, Russia and Iran support Assad.

US probing Spain’s denials of cargo ships carrying arms to Israel
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), … announced the probe after receiving reports that Spain had blocked at least three cargo ships from entering its ports. Spain and Israel have also been at odds ever since Spain, Norway, and Ireland formally recognized a Palestinian state this past May.

Thousands of attacks a day: Inside Israel’s cyber war against Iran and Hezbollah
Alongside the bombings, assassinations and ground operations, another war is taking place between the two main constituents of the Axis of Evil and Israel—and it is sophisticated, cruel and no less dangerous. A secret operations center located in the Shin Bet headquarters called “HaOrgan” is leading these covert battles.

Should Israel strike Iran before Trump takes office?
A leading security expert has said that Israel should consider attacking Iran’s nuclear or oil facilities, possibly even before U.S. President Donald Trump takes office. In October, Israel retaliated against a missile attack by Iran with a series of targeted strikes that caused significant damage to Iran’s air defense systems and missile program. Experts have suggested that those strikes may have paved the way for Israel to target key areas of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure more easily.

One Thousand Days Of Wars And Rumors Of Wars
Sweden Prepares For War As we reach the 1,000th day of war in Ukraine, things are starting to get concerning for other nations. As the government of Sweden just presented its seventh military package of weapons and supplies to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on the Homefront, Sweden started to distribute copies of a 32-page booklet advising its citizens how to prepare for war. Citizens are being told, “You are part of Sweden’s overall emergency preparedness.” Sweden has not gone to war in more than two centuries, but now Swedes have to mentally prepare for war. This 32-page booklet says: “Military threat levels are increasing. We must be prepared for the worst-case scenario, which is an armed attack on Sweden.” Norway Prepares For War. Finland Prepares For War. “Operationsplan Deutschland,”

Red wind warnings issued as Storm Darragh approaches Ireland and UK
Red wind warnings have been issued by the UK Met Office and Met Éireann as Storm Darragh approaches Ireland and the UK on December 6. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hazardous conditions produced by Darragh are predicted to last until December 8.

Africa: 11 dead, many thousands displaced as severe storms hit Malawi
At least 11 people have been killed, 80 injured, and nearly 50,000 affected as severe storms swept over Malawi over the past couple of weeks.

Police arrested a Florida teacher after he was found naked in an elementary school classroom on Thanksgiving Day
Police discovered multiple items in the classroom where Urias was found, including a laptop, food, clothes, marijuana, and sex toys. Photos appear to show a makeshift bed inside the classroom.

It Only Took 12 Months for Roughly 1,000,000 Native-Born Jobs to Vanish Under Biden-Harris
“Biden’s economic legacy, besides 40-year-high inflation and record debt, could perhaps best be described as transforming the American labor market into a temp agency for foreign workers and government bureaucrats,” E.J. Antoni, a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, said regarding the increasing disparity between foreign and native-born employment. “He [Biden] has left behind blue collar America to import new blue voters.”

SICK: Taylor Lorenz and Fellow Leftists Celebrate Healthcare CEO’s Murder
Certain people in our society are members of what has been called the “culture of death.” They have outed themselves again, too, in a most shocking way: Celebrating the murder of the healthcare CEO assassinated Wednesday on a Manhattan street. What’s more, in this, they’re not just cheering the murder of a man. They’re also, usually unwittingly, enabling the murder of the United States’ first-world status as Third World behavior becomes normalized.

Biden regime has triggered another proxy war for Trump to deal with when he becomes president.
Syria is collapsing under the weight of another U.S.-sponsored proxy Civil War, with the US, Israel, and Sunni jihadists on one side and Russia, Iran, Assad, and Shiite jihadists on the other.

Iran Ropes Iraq into Rekindled Syrian Civil War
Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi emphasized that developments in Syria are of great interest to Iraq and could cause a spillover of militia violence in the country. An Iraqi government spokesman said Assad had not requested Iraq send military backup, and Iraq does not intend to militarily intervene. Iran has enthusiastically supported Assad, and the government of Turkish President Erdogan has done little to hide its support of the Syrian National army, which hasn’t directly attacked Assad but targeted Kurdish forces. Erdogan did appear to extend support to the rebels however. He said, “Idlib, Hama, Homs, and the target, of course, is Damascus. The opposition’s march continues. Our wish is that this march in Syria continues without accidents.”

Is Damascus going down?
It isn’t looking good for Syria’s detested dictator, Bashar al-Assad. The strongman is surrounded by multiple rebel factions, all of which have blocked his route out of the city off. As Syria’s rebels march toward Damascus, they are using heavy weapons that Assad’s army left behind in Aleppo and Hama. The Assad regime’s diminished forces seem to be preparing for an existential struggle to keep the capital.

Islamic Terror Unveiled: Imam and Three Muslims Charged in Shocking ISIS Plot to Target Jews and Synagogues in Sweden
Four Muslim men, including an “Imam” and two brothers, have been charged with preparing a terrorist attack on behalf of the Islamic State (ISIS), with Jews and synagogues as the primary targets. This is not a case of “radicalization” but a clear expression of Islamic doctrines that openly condone hostility and violence toward Jews.