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Syrian security forces, in cooperation with Syrian intelligence, conducted operations against Islamic State cells in Latakia and Aleppo provinces. The raids resulted in arrests and casualties amid ongoing tensions and sectarian violence. Syria emphasizes its commitment to coastal security and combating militant groups.
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On December 19, 2025, the US military launched Operation Hawkeye Strike, targeting over 70 Islamic State positions across central Syria in retaliation for a December 13 attack that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The strikes, supported by Jordanian warplanes and reportedly backed by Syria's new government, focused on ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites.
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Clashes between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led SDF have resumed in Aleppo amid stalled efforts to integrate the SDF into Syria's military. Despite a ceasefire, tensions persist as both sides blame each other for violence, with regional actors warning of potential escalation before the December 31 deadline for the deal's implementation.
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As of January 10, 2026, fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo has intensified amid stalled integration talks. Meanwhile, Syria and Israel have resumed U.S.-mediated negotiations in Paris to revive a 1974 disengagement agreement and seek Israeli troop withdrawal from territory seized after Assad's ouster in December 2024.
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Fighting has intensified in northern Syria between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of a broader conflict over Raqqa. Recent clashes follow negotiations stalling after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, with U.S. officials urging restraint amid concerns over regional stability and ISIS resurgence. Civilians are fleeing the violence.
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Syrian government forces have advanced in Kurdish-controlled regions, capturing key cities including Tabqa and parts of Aleppo, amid ongoing clashes with Kurdish-led forces. President Sharaa issued a decree recognizing Kurdish as a national language, but the move falls short of Kurdish aspirations. The situation remains tense with continued fighting and territorial disputes.