1) The spokesman for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant rejected initiatives to resolve tensions with other jihadist groups in Syria, saying no one can expel them from the land. 2) Fierce clashes continued between the Syrian army and opposition forces over the Yabroud hills, with the opposition regaining control of surrounding areas. 3) The Syrian opposition coalition saw resignations from its government but remaining members called for those who resigned to rejoin, while the Free Syrian Army filled vacancies in its military command.