Israel–Turkey Tensions: Israel says it won’t accept a Gaza deal that leaves Hamas armed or gives Turkey/Qatar a security role, while also warning Syria could become a flashpoint as Israeli strikes hit Abu al-Duhur and informal understandings with Ankara collapse. Kurdish Rights in Education: In Kobanê, Hesekê and Zirgan, Kurdish communities protest a plan limiting Kurdish-language instruction to three hours weekly, calling language a “red line.” YPJ Integration Talks: YPJ commanders say they’re pushing to preserve their autonomy, seeking integration as intact special units under the Interior Ministry after SDF dissolution. Nuclear Watchdog Update: The IAEA confirms Syria tried to build a reactor in Deir ez-Zor under Assad, including undeclared uranium-related activities. Energy Corridor Push: Syria markets an overland oil route via Baniyas as an alternative to Hormuz, with trucks and a proposed pipeline tied to Iraq–Mediterranean exports. UN Rights Move: UN experts urge Syria’s transitional authorities to repeal dispossession laws tied to Decree 66 and Law 10. Lebanon Security Case: Hezbollah denies links to a reported security cell accused of destabilizing Lebanon and Syria; Lebanon arrests an alleged network tied to plans against Syria’s new government. Business & Reconstruction: German firms explore agriculture and reconstruction investment in Syria, while EU sanctions easing and renewed card payments signal gradual re-entry into global finance.