UN to continue work in Syria's safe territories

The United Nations (UN) continues its work in Syria, but only in safe territories, as the curfew imposed in the republic prevents the delivery of humanitarian aid. This is reported in a December 10 summary of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

The document says that the UN and its partners, despite the unstable situation, continue their activities to the extent that the security situation allows.

It is also reported that reduced mobility has hampered the delivery of humanitarian aid.

In addition, the office noted that hospitals throughout the country are overstretched due to the high number of traumas and injuries reported by local residents. They also pointed to the enormous psychological stress among local residents, especially children.

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Earlier in the day, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) called for $30 million to help 700,000 people in northwestern Syria. The funds will be used over the next four months. They will be used to provide immediate and permanent assistance to the most at-risk and vulnerable populations among those who have already been displaced in northwestern Syria.

Earlier, on December 9, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had resigned as head of state after talks with the opposition and left the country, instructing a peaceful transfer of power.

On the same day, the national coalition of revolutionary and opposition forces in Syria said it was working on the formation of a transitional authority. In turn, Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali said that most of the ministers of the Syrian government remain in Damascus, and he himself is ready to cooperate with any elected leadership.

Against this backdrop, the IDF announced the deployment of forces along the Syrian border to ensure the safety of communities in the Golan Heights and Israeli citizens. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the demarcation agreement with Syria has been terminated due to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.

The situation in Syria escalated following a major attack by militias in Aleppo and Idlib that began on November 28 and led to a Syrian army response against the militants.