By Kareem Fahim, Vivian Ho, Frances Vinall, Lior Soroka, Bryan Pietsch Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s de facto leader, said he wants post-Assad Syria to be “united.” Gaza’s Health Ministry said Israeli forces targeted three hospitals. Source: Live Briefing: Syria’s new leaders dissolve rebel factions, merge them under Defense Ministry
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By Anthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome. Source: Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
By Bryan Pietsch Two camps in northeastern Syria, al-Hol and Roj, hold thousands of alleged Islamic State fighters and their family members. In a new Syria, their fate is in question. Source: What to know about camps in Syria holding families of ISIS fighters