Vladimir Putin plans to meet with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov said. The meeting’s timing is currently unknown. Ushakov added that Russia maintains diplomatic and military contact with Syria’s new authorities.

TED CRUZ: The antisemitic protests we’ve seen at universities will end next year. Universities that tolerate antisemitism will have their federal funds cut off.

Palestinian-Israeli MK Ahmad Tibi to Netanyahu at the Knesset: “After Assad’s fall, you’re the last dictator in the Middle East.”

Apocalyptic scenes from Jabaliya, Gaza. IDF reportedly destroyed all 4,500 buildings in Jabaliya.

Luigi Mangione appears at a NYC court for his arraignment on charges related to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A massive fire broke out early Monday morning in the top-floor dormitory of Ohr Chaya High School on Rechov Dovid Yellin, leaving dozens injured. Twelve firefighting and rescue teams evacuated students trapped by smoke and flames, with three girls in serious condition and two in moderate condition among those rushed to local hospitals. Emergency responders and United Hatzalah teams provided critical care at the scene as firefighters battled the blaze.  

WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at the Chof Alef Kislev event in the Barclay’s Center tonight.

SEE IT! The moment the Satmar Rebbe of Williamsburg entered Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. Satmar Chassidim around the globe are marking “Chof Alef Kislev” today, the day the Satmar Rov ZT’L was saved from the Holocaust 80 years ago.

Multiple injuries and at least one extrication needed in serious MVA on County Line Road. Avoid the area near Tanglewood.

GAETZ: “My fellow Floridians have asked me to eye the governors mansion in Tallahassee.“ “It seems that I may have not had enough support in the United States Senate. Maybe I’ll just run for Marco Rubio’s vacant seat in the United States Senate.”