Ex-Syrian official says he passed order for US journalist Austin Tice's execution

While former Assad advisor Bassam al-Hassan said he ordered the execution of American journalist Austin Tice, many remain skeptical about whether Tice was actually killed.

Marc and Debra Tice, parents of US journalist Austin Tice, talk during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon December 4, 2018.

Marc and Debra Tice, parents of US journalist Austin Tice, talk during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon December 4, 2018.

(photo credit: MOHAMED AZAKIR/REUTERS)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 15:49

Updated: NOVEMBER 1, 2025 15:51