Capitulation or compromise? What SDF's dissolution means for Sharaa, Turkey and Syria's Kurds
The Syrian Democratic Forces' dissolution ends an era of Kurdish self-rule while opening a new political chapter in Damascus.
In recent weeks, Israel has carried out a strike at the Syrian Abu al-Duhur airbase, located near the Turkish border. The attack, while not achieving any significant military objectives, was framed by Israeli officials as a message to Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has so far outmaneuvered his Israeli counterparts, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, in his efforts to maintain a strong, unified, and prosperous Syria.
Despite Ankara's measured response to the Israeli attack, Turkey remains cautious and is prepared for further potential Israeli escalations.
Written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- How Turkey should respond to Israel's escalation in Syria middleeasteye.net
