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Background:
Military operations continue in Syria, particularly in the northeast and east, in areas like Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa, Ayn al-Arab, Manbij, and the Tishrin Dam region, where there are clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces (PKK / PYD) and the Syrian National Army.
In southern Syria, particularly in Quneitra, Israel has entered several villages in the Quneitra Governorate, leading to the suspension of schools and attacks on properties.
Tartus and Latakia are still facing security issues. Since November 28, there has been internal displacement from areas with increased military activity and hostile actions.
However, since December 8, the security situation has improved in Damascus, Homs, and Aleppo, with some security problems still existing, though not significantly obstructing overall operations. Nonetheless, humanitarian activities in Tartus, Latakia, Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa, and Manbij are being hindered.
Internal displacement ranges between 800,000 and one million people.
Regarding displaced people in Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon, there is a movement of return to Syria through various border crossings between Turkey and Syria, including the Cilvegözü crossing, Öncüpınar crossing, al-Rai crossing, Jarabulus crossing, and Kessab crossing. Similarly, there is movement through the crossings between Lebanon and Syria, such as the Masnaa and Jousieh crossings. There is also the transit of trucks, cars, and people between Syria and Jordan via the Nassib crossing.
Through our teams' field visits in Idlib, Aleppo, Hama, Homs, Damascus, and the surrounding areas, there is general calm, but residents still face challenges, including a shortage of fuel, rising prices, and unstable exchange rates for foreign currencies. Exchange rates in Damascus, Aleppo, and Homs range from 15,000 to 25,000 Syrian pounds per dollar, with reduced purchasing power. There is a significant need for food, emergency assistance, housing, healthcare, non-food items, and sanitation. Movement has significantly improved between Idlib, Aleppo,
Hama, Homs, and Damascus. However, it remains nearly nonexistent in areas around Manbij, Ayn al-Arab, Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa, and Al-Hasakah due to ongoing military operations.