Israel has launched significant airstrikes on Syria, targeting missile depots and air defenses in the coastal Tatus region. This military action comes amidst a plea from Deborah Ty, the mother of kidnapped American journalist Austin Ty, who was abducted near Damascus 12 years ago. She has urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt the strikes temporarily to allow search efforts for her son, as she believes he may be held in a prison near the bombed area. Meanwhile, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since fleeing to Russia, claims he never intended to leave Syria and labels the rebels as terrorists. Despite his claims of not seeking personal gain, his luxurious lifestyle contradicts this. In a grim discovery, bags of human remains have been found near Damascus, highlighting the brutal legacy of Assad's regime. The U.S. is considering sending a diplomatic mission to Damascus to engage with rebels and assist in the search for Austin Ty.