Rebel fighters entered parts of Aleppo on Friday, reigniting violence in the long-standing conflict.
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00:00Germany, France, the U.K. and the U.S. have called for de-escalation of violence in Syria
00:07after rebels marched on government-controlled areas, reigniting violence in the 13-year-long
00:12conflict.
00:13In a joint statement, the NATO countries urged the protection of civilians and infrastructure
00:18to prevent further displacement and the disruption of humanitarian aid.
00:23An alliance of Syrian rebel groups seized control of Aleppo over the weekend, with Syrian
00:28President Bashar Assad announcing a subsequent counter-offensive.
00:32Syrian state television claimed government forces had killed nearly 1,000 insurgents
00:36over the past few days without providing evidence.
00:39The surge in violence comes at a time of high political turmoil in the Middle East, with
00:43Israel waging war against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
00:48Renewed violence in Syria risks involving more regional powers into the conflict.
00:52Both Russia and Turkey have their own interests to protect, with both sides offering support
00:57to opposing groups in the country.