Over the twelve days spanning 27 November to 8 December 2024, Syria lived through one of the most consequential turning points in its modern history — a moment that marked the collapse of a long-entrenched system of authoritarianism and the beginning of Syrians reclaiming their dignity and their natural right to a free and just state. These days were an exceptional chapter, combining deliberate planning, rapid and disciplined advances, and remarkably low human cost. It was as if fate had finally granted Syrians a rare window of hope after many years of suffering.
During this historic moment, the Omran Center team worked tirelessly — in both Arabic and English, and around the clock — to document and analyze every military and political development, offering a precise and responsible narrative for future generations. The team distributed roles carefully and elevated the research effort to match the magnitude of the national event. The daily briefs became a reference for observers and decision-makers alike, and a source of pride in a team that rose to meet a pivotal national duty.
The twelve days of liberation were not merely a series of successful military operations; they were the restoration of the Syrian people’s fundamental dignity and a clear declaration that Syrians — in all their diversity — are capable of reclaiming their rights and rightful place. These days expressed the determination of Syrians to break free from fear, to regain control of their public life, and to rebuild a homeland in which human dignity is valued above all else, and where the relationship between state and society is redefined on the principles of justice, transparency, and participation.
The greatest achievement of this phase lies in reopening the path toward a state for all Syrians — a state not defined by political loyalty or imposed identities, but by a civic framework that makes every individual an integral part of the future. In this light, Syria’s rich social fabric is a national asset and a source of strength.
The new Syria is a home spacious enough for all:
Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen, Syriacs, Assyrians, Armenians, Circassians, Arnaout, Chaldeans, and all religious, sectarian, and social communities.
A state that recognizes the languages of its people, their traditions, and their cultural specificities. A state that lays the foundation for a new social contract grounded in genuine societal dialogue and shared living — not exclusion, discrimination, or coerced identities. It does not magnify select issues nor reduce Syria’s identity to any single component; rather, it builds a national identity on equal citizenship, protecting and embracing everyone.
This phase is not merely the end of authoritarian rule; it is the beginning of a long process of rebuilding trust among Syrians, healing a society fractured by years of conflict, and establishing state institutions capable of accommodating diversity and responding to the aspirations of all citizens. It is also a historic opportunity for Syria to return to its natural environment: a state that poses no threat to its neighbors, but instead acts as a partner in development and a bridge connecting the region — an essential component of a new, more balanced and stable regional order.
Documenting these thirteen days — twelve days of operations and one day of reactions — is both a national and historical responsibility. It is not a mere chronicle of battles, but a testament to the birth of a new Syria, whose initial contours are beginning to emerge today, rooted in the will of a people reclaiming their rightful place among nations with confidence and legitimacy.
This introduction is not simply a preface to a report; it is a statement of beginning: the beginning of a time in which national identity is shaped collectively, the state is restored to its rightful stature, and Syria — with all its communities — is rebuilt as a just, inclusive, capable, and forward-looking country.
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