Mother of Missing Journalist Austin Tice Seeks Renewed Hope in Syria

Debra Tice expresses optimism as new U.S. and Syrian leadership pledge support in the ongoing search for her son, missing since 2012.

Debra Tice, mother of journalist Austin Tice, held a press conference in Damascus during her first visit to Syria in nearly a decade.
Austin Tice, a freelance journalist and former Marine, disappeared near Damascus in 2012 while reporting on the Syrian civil war.
The recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime has enabled renewed efforts to locate Austin, with Syria's new leadership pledging cooperation.
Debra Tice criticized the Biden administration for insufficient engagement and expressed hope in President-elect Trump's team, which has already reached out to assist.
Despite no confirmed evidence of Austin's condition, Debra Tice remains steadfast in her belief that her son is alive and continues to advocate for his return.