Syria

1) Aleppo clashes escalate Intense fighting resumed in Aleppo between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, with dozens of civilians fleeing and deaths reported. 2) Humanitarian impact Large evacuations and civilian displacement are ongoing in conflict zones of Aleppo. 3) Political/legal issues with neighbors Syrian anti-Assad rebels remain imprisoned in Lebanon; Border tensions continue with Hezbollah and Lebanese groups, leading to sporadic clashes on the Syria–Lebanon frontier. Turkey’s trade with neighbors including Syria is rising; export growth to the region reported. Ongoing diplomatic focus on security and Kurdish militancy affecting Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. The long-standing disengagement agreement is disrupted post-Assad era, affecting Golan Heights buffer and security dialogue. Aleppo, Damascus, Homs, Hama, Idlib, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, Hasakah, Latakia, Tartus, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Hatay, Kilis, Erbil, Mosul, Baghdad, Beirut, Tripoli, Bekaa Valley, Quneitra, Haifa, Tel Aviv