National security adviser Jake Sullivan on rebel takeover of Syria

President Biden is calling the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria a "moment of historic opportunity." His national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, spoke with "CBS Mornings" about this weekend's developments.

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How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus

A visual timeline of the stunning rebel advance in Syria
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Syrian rebels seize Damascus in regime takeover

Syria's long-running civil war came to a head over the weekend when Syrian rebels entered the capital city of Damascus and the government of President Bashar al-Assad collapsed. Russian state media ...
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Who Is the Leader of Syria’s Rebel Offensive?

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani spearheaded a lightning assault that led to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.
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Former national security adviser: 'Until Hamas is destroyed,' there can't be 'better life for the Palestinians'

Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster argued that the ongoing conflict in Gaza will continue and life for Palestinians cannot improve “until Hamas is destroyed.” McMaster joined “Fox News ...
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How the U.S. will approach involvement in Syria after rebel takeover

President Joe Biden outlined a plan for continued U.S. involvement in Syria during his remarks following the rebel seizure of Damascus and fleeing of President Bashar al-Assad. NBC News' Raf ...
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Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."

Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."
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Who are the rebels in Syria?

The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.
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Former national security officials urge caution on Gabbard

A group of nearly 100 former national security officials urged the Senate to “carefully scrutinize” former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as director of ...
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Syrian rebels surround strategic city of Hama after Aleppo takeover

Rebels within kilometres ‘on three sides’ of city, seen as crucial to Assad regime’s defence of the capital, Damascus. Syrian rebels encircled the key central city of Hama “from three sides” on ...
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National security adviser Jake Sullivan on rebel takeover of Syria

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How the Rebels in Syria Captured Damascus

Syrian rebels seize Damascus in regime takeover

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