The Syrian Army says it has withdrawn from the city of Hama to "protect the lives of civilians" after rebel forces enter the city. (MSN)
Rebel forces begin releasing hundreds of prisoners from Hama's central prison. (Ynet)
A helicopter is shot down after taking off from Hama Air Base as pro-government forces evacuate the airbase. Another helicopter makes an emergency landing after being hit. The airbase is later fully captured by the rebels. (Al Jazeera)(YeniSafak)
Heavy winter rainfall causes extensive flooding across Gaza, resulting in nearly half of all tents in Asdaa and Ard Fayyad refugee camps being destroyed. (IRC)