Protests have erupted in Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree in a Christian-majority town, highlighting concerns about minority protection under the new Islamist government. Demonstrators are calling for the government to ensure the safety of minorities. The government has responded by recognizing Christmas and Boxing Day as national holidays and integrating rebel factions under a centralized defense ministry. Muaz Mustafa, Executive Director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, reports minimal violations against minorities and swift government action when incidents occur. He also discusses efforts to locate missing Americans in Syria, including journalist Austin Tice, and the discovery of another American, Travis Timberman, who was detained by the Assad regime. Mustafa emphasizes the need for international support in dealing with mass graves and war crimes committed by the Assad regime, advocating for DNA sampling and evidence preservation to provide closure to families and accountability for crimes.