As the dust settles in Syria and the world grapples with the repercussions of regime change, we face a critical juncture in understanding the unfolding narrative of this war-torn nation. The absence of Assad, once a figure of fear and authority, has opened the door to a new, uncertain era filled with hope for some and trepidation for others. In the shadow of shifting power dynamics, the cries of the Syrian people resonate, longing for peace and security after years of oppression. Yet, with the rise of militant factions, the question lingers: can true freedom emerge from the ashes, or will the cycle of strife and suffering continue? As we reflect on these events, let us remain vigilant in our prayers and support for those caught in the turmoil, recognizing the profound impact of our collective faith and compassion in the search for a peaceful tomorrow.

Sadly, it was inevitable. The victorious Syrian rebels have begun executing whom they say are Assad loyalists throughout Syria. While much of the Western world, including the United States, applauds the collapse of the Bashar al Assad regime at the hands of the rebels, the insidious nature of these evil warriors is not being revealed to a naive and corrupt world. Videos of supposed Assad loyalists being systematically, without mercy and without benefit of a trial for their alleged crimes, shot dead in public. And one can only surmise that this is only the beginning of atrocities that are no doubt about to befall this beleaguered nation. Yesterday the rebel leader headquartered in Damascus called for all exiled and estranged Syrians to return to their homeland and become a part of the Caliphate that the rebels are intent on establishing in Syria. Very telling of the true intent of these Islamists. These evil ones will do what evil ones always do: Promote and advance evil. Theirs is a religion of death and darkness.

Amid this quagmire is the reality that there are many Christians living in Syria at the moment. These Christians include various orthodox Greek, Syriac, Catholic, and other non-Muslim organizations and religions. Their future is tenuous at best. Although their theology may conflict with ours, it behooves us to lift these imperiled souls up before Yehovah Most High.

The IDF has since the fall of Syria and the Assad Regime undertaken a devastating but systematic dismantling of Syria’s military resources and capabilities. From a security and military strategy standpoint, Syria’s current chaotic situation offers Israel an excellent opportunity to employ such an insurance policy. In so doing, Israel is making assurances that the Islamists who’ve overtaken the beleaguered nation will not have at their disposal Assad’s powerful instruments of war that they could turn around in short order and use against the Jewish state. It appears now that Israel is planning to occupy for some indeterminable time their present position in Syria’s southern region to firm up this buffer zone.