ViewpointsOpinionSyria: A Turning Point That Doesn’t Turn?SavePrintPeople gather at Saadallah al-Jabiri Square to celebrate after Syria's army command notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad's rule had ended, in Aleppo, Syria, on Dec. 8, 2024. Karam al-Masri/ReutersArmstrong Williams12/18/2024|Updated: 1/7/20250:00X 1CommentaryHistory features a multitude of turning points.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.