To Senator Graham:

Syrian Army has liberated Raqqa 24 hours ago.

The city is under the control of legitimate Syrian authorities with peace prevailing.

Senator Graham:

In the strongest terms possible, it is my core belief that America should defend the prisons in Syria that house the worst of the worst ISIS members. There are thousands of these lunatics in prisons, and if they get out, all hell will break loose. I’ve been saying this for years.

To the Syrian government: be on notice that an ISIS jailbreak is a disaster for the U.S., Syria and the region.

It is my belief that America should be unequivocal when it comes to these jails: defend by any means necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Senator Graham continues to post about Syria, he is now claiming that the Syrian Government is ISIS.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

The PKK/SDF terror group, which the U.S. supported by claiming it was fighting ISIS, has released 3,000 ISIS terrorists from prisons under its control.

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The meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi ended without an agreement after al-Sharaa demanded full surrender, which Abdi refused.

Source: Rudaw

The Trump administration will sign its “Board of Peace” charter Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Davos, Switzerland.

BREAKING: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone call with Trump.

Syrian Presidency:

The two Presidents emphasized the importance of preserving the unity and independence of Syrian territory and supporting all efforts aimed at achieving stability.

Both sides stressed the necessity of guaranteeing the rights and protection of the Kurdish people within the framework of the Syrian state.

The two parties agreed to continue cooperation in combating the terrorist organization “ISIS” and ending its threats.

The two Presidents also expressed a shared aspiration for a strong and unified Syria capable of confronting regional and international challenges.

During the call, a number of regional issues were discussed, with emphasis on the importance of granting Syria a new opportunity to move forward toward a better future.

PKK/SDF terrorists in Qamishli.

Today’s meeting between al-Sharaa and Abdi failed for one key reason:

After being offered several senior government posts, Abdi requested a one-week pause for “internal consultations” before agreeing to integrate his remaining forces into the state.

Source: Charles Lister

The PKK/YPG terrorist organization has called on Kurds across Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Europe to join what it describes as a “resistance.”

While PKK terrorists said they would "fight to death" in al-Hasakah, Syrian Army is less than 1 km away from the city.

In a sign of desperation, PKK terrorists are now arming civilians as they run out of options.

REMINDER:

Who are the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), America's coalition partner in Syria?

Former US Special Operations Commander Raymond Thomas, instrumental in forming the SDF, candidly states:

"You have got to change your brand."

PKK=YPG=SDF

LATEST MAP: Syria, now.

German Chancellor Merz on tariffs:

The American government knows that we could respond from our side as well.

I do not want that, but if it becomes necessary, we will of course protect our European interests—and also our German national interests.

German Chancellor Merz on the U.S. economy:

The economy in the United States is not performing as well as the American government expected a year ago.

In my assessment, this also has something to do with tariff policy.

Syria's First Presidential Advisor Ahmed Zeidan to Al-Arabiya:

International consensus on the necessity of extending state control.

The SDF is exploiting the fight against terrorism as a bargaining chip.

The meeting between President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi was not positive.

We support Kurdish rights, and the recent decree confirms this.

The PKK has infiltrated the SDF leadership.

PKK/YPG terror group supporters are protesting outside the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, criticizing Washington for not intervening against the Syrian Army and for withdrawing support for the group.