In a dramatic turn of events, Syrian rebel fighters have set fire to the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, the late father of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, in his hometown of Qardaha. This act of defiance follows a series of violent celebrations across the country, where protesters have toppled multiple statues of Hafez al-Assad in various cities, including Homs and Hama. Reports indicate that over 350 airstrikes have been launched by Israel in recent days, adding to the chaos. Meanwhile, cheering crowds celebrated the apparent collapse of the Assad regime, marching over the remnants of Assad statues and carrying the decapitated heads of their former leaders through the streets. In the wake of these events, the atmosphere in Syria has become charged with mixed emotions of jubilation and lingering unrest.