Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa declares December 8, the day of the Assad regime’s fall, a national holiday.

The Syrian Revolution factions announce their dissolution and merger with the Ministry of Defense to form the new Syrian army.

The dissolved factions include Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa:

Syria's priorities today are filling the power vacuum, preserving civil peace, building state institutions, working to build a developmental economic infrastructure, and restoring Syria's international and regional standing.

Syrian military factions agreed to appoint Ahmad al-Sharaa as president of the transitional phase.

Source: Sky News Arabia

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Sheibani:

Our main goal is cooperation and creating strategic partnerships.

Syrian Foreign Minister:

We will try to contribute to reducing tensions in our region.

Syrian Foreign Minister:

We were able to obtain exceptions and suspend American and European sanctions.

Syrian government have agreed to extend the transitional period for another three months.

Syrian government announces the dissolution of Assad regime's constitution, assembly and all security agencies.

Syrian Arab Socialist Baath Party has been officially dissolved.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will form an interim legislative council until a permanent constitution for the country is approved and enters into force.

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is now officially the President of the Syrian Arab Republic.

The presidency had been vacant since the fall of Bashar al-Assad and his regime.

Newly released footage of Falcon (Shaheen) Brigade's attacks on the former Assad regime forces back in December 2024.

Victors of the Syrian Civil War (2011-2024)

NEW: U.S. President Trump proposed a U.S. pullout from Syria on the condition that Türkiye restores diplomatic ties with Israel.

Diplomatic sources say Trump is coordinating the withdrawal plan with Erdoğan.

Source: Maariv

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad will reportedly visit Damascus tomorrow to meet with the Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

He will be the first head of a state to visit Syria since the fall of the Assad regime.

U.S. Marines reinforce Mexico border wall in San Ysidro, California, under Trump’s immigration plan.

Trump:

“We blocked $50 million meant for Gaza, where Hamas was using “condoms” to make bombs.”

NOTE: USAID reports indicate that funds for condoms were not directed to Gaza, with only minimal contraceptive supplies sent to Jordan.