Scenes From Mount Zayn Al-Abidin, Site Of Pivotal Clashes Before Overthrow Of Assad Regime

HAMA, SYRIA - DECEMBER 18: Blood trails are seen on the floor of a building on the summit of Mount Zayn al-Abidin on December 18, 2024 at Jabal Zayn al-Abidin near Hama, Syria. Mount Zayn al-Abidin was the site of pivotal clashes between Syrian government forces and rebels during the rebels' lightning offensive toward Damascus earlier this month. Hama, which lies around 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the capital, saw some of the biggest protests against the Assad regime during the Arab uprising in 2011. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)