In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• A tragedy in Germany as a driver plows into a crowded Christmas market, leaving five dead and over 200 injured. Authorities are investigating the suspect’s motives as the nation mourns.

• A case of friendly fire over the Red Sea, where two U.S. Navy pilots were forced to eject after their jet was struck by fire from a U.S. warship.

• An update on Gaza ceasefire negotiations, where Palestinian officials report progress but note that key sticking points remain.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief: the U.S. is scrapping a $10 million bounty on the new de facto leader of Syria, signaling a significant policy shift.

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