Dear Readers,

Welcome to the weekly Syria Deeply newsletter. We’ve rounded up the most important stories and developments about Syria and the Syrians in order to bring you valuable news and analysis.

The Expert View: The Saudi-Iran Rift Over Syria

In the wake of the most recent fallout between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Syria Deeply gathered together a group of experts to discuss the potential consequences for Syria, both on the ground and at the negotiating table. The big question: could this mean the end of the Syrian peace talks known as the Vienna Process?

Before the Disaster Strikes: Aleppo’s Winter Crisis

Local organizations have been working day and night over the past two months to prepare Syrians for the coming winter. Nearly a dozen people died across Syria last January due to a combination of inadequate shelter and freezing weather. This year, they hope to be ready for anything.

Finding Acceptance in Europe: Syrian LGBTQ

According to a report published this month by Physicians for Human Rights, the healthcare system in eastern Aleppo has been destroyed by government attacks on the city. Syria Deeply spoke with one of the report’s researchers to find out more about how healthcare workers are coping with the crisis.

More Recent Stories to Look Out for at Syria Deeply

Qantar’s Death Brings Syria’s War Closer to Israel

My Life in Syria: Diary Entry 54

Saudi-Iran Crisis Spells a Long Syrian War

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Top photo: Syrian citizens and firefighters gather at the scene of a dual bomb attack in the government-held neighborhood of Zahraa, in Homs province, central Syria, Monday, December. 28, 2015. Homs governor Talal Barrazi said a car bomb exploded, then minutes later a suicide bomber wearing an explosive belt detonated his device while stood in the crowd that had gathered to inspect the damage. The blasts came as hundreds of fighters and their families were being evacuated from three areas in Syria to Lebanon and Turkey. (SANA via AP)