In a significant turn of events, thousands of Syrian refugees are starting to return to their homeland now that the regime of Bashar al-Assad has fallen. Many are crossing borders from Turkey and Lebanon, filled with hope and gratitude for a safer future. Turkish officials report long lines of refugees eager to return, as President Erdogan announces measures to facilitate the process. Celebratory scenes are unfolding at border crossings where many are taking their first steps back to Syria after years of exile. While the mass exodus raises questions about the situation in Syria and the safety of returning home, the collective longing for reunion with family and the desire to rebuild lives pushes many to venture back. As the landscape of the conflict shifts, both anticipation and caution characterize this moment of potential change for the displaced Syrian population.