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Syrian Interior Ministry announces targeted operation against ISIS cell in Aleppo • May 18, 2025, 6:53 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Turkey to supply Aleppo with gas, power in major energy deal • May 16, 2025, 6:11 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Lacking aid, Syrians do what they can to rebuild devastated Aleppo • Apr. 28, 2025, 10:54 PM ET (Reuters)

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