1206. What Syrian entities are included in the scope of "governing institutions" for the purposes of Syria General License (GL) 24 ("Authorizing Transactions with Governing Institutions in Syria and Certain Transactions Related to Energy and Personal Remittances")? 

Syrian governing institutions include departments, agencies, and government-run public service providers (including public hospitals, schools, and utilities) at the federal, regional, or local level in Syria following December 8, 2024, including entities involved with Hay’at Tahrir al Sham (HTS) across all geographic areas of Syria.

GL 24 does not authorize transactions involving military or intelligence entities, or any persons acting on behalf of such entities.