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President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.

President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for coordination in Syria?s transition away from former President Bashar al-Assad, as he prepared to leave Jordan and travel to Turkey, a NATO ally and backer of Syrian rebel groups. Ken Gray, a distinguished lecturer in terrorism and security at the University of New Haven, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest in the Middle East.

Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria?s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. But it remained unclear if Israeli soldiers had gone beyond that area, which was established more than 50 years ago. Israel denied that it was advancing on the Syrian capital of Damascus. Former adviser at the office of Netanyahu, Ruthie Blum, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

A U.S. intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. The Oreshnik missile, which was used for the first time last month, is seen more as an attempt at intimidation than as a game-changer on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to one of the officials.

A new rebel-backed figure has now taken charge as Syria's interim prime minister after the fall of Assad's regime. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest developments in Syria with Tufts University Professor Dr. Alon Burstein.

Israeli warplanes continued to pound military sites in Syria after Israeli troops seized a border buffer zone following the collapse of President Bashar Assad?s rule. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wants to establish "relations" with the new regime in Syria. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discussed the latest in Syria with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted dozens of airstrikes on known ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria on Sunday to prevent the terrorist organization from taking advantage of the demise of Syrian dictator Bashar Assad?s regime. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the situation in Syria with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad?s regime in Syria has sent shock waves throughout the region and beyond, marking a dramatic turning point after nearly 14 years of civil war. Assad, who fled the country as rebels closed in on the capital of Damascus, has arrived in Moscow and has been granted asylum by the Russian government, according to a Russian News Agency. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discussed the latest developments in Syria with Cliff May, President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

According to the Associated Press, Damascus was quiet on Monday, with life slowly returning to normal while most shops and public institutions were closed. Senior Counsel at the Lawfare Project, Gerard Filitti, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.

LiveNOW's Mike Pache discusses the latest developments in Syria with Brian Boyd, a 30-plus year professional intelligence analyst, counter terrorism specialist and law enforcement professional.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has come to an end after rebel forces seized the capital Damascus on Sunday. LiveNOW's Andy Mac checks in with Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson and the FDD's David Daoud to discuss the latest developments in Syria.