That was a news alert received just moments ago. The rebel forces claimed that Bashar al-Assad had fled the capital, stating in a post on Telegram from the Military Operations Command:

“We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad. To the displaced all over the world, a free Syria awaits you.” [CNN Breaking News, December 7, 2024.]

And my immediate response was:

“Now what?”

If the reports are accurate, then — as always — we wait and see, while the world’s political giants jockey for position. Meanwhile, we hope for the best.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
12/8/24