Kurds
Integrating the Kurdish communit? Syria has more pressing concerns - analysis
Damascus is still trying to crack down on ISIS threats, and fund people who have returned from displaced persons camps. The gov't wants to focus on issues closer to home, such as Israel, and Sweida.
Northern Iraq's Kurdish region on edge after arrest of local opposition leader - analysis
Syria’s Sharaa hopes for Kurdish deal to prevent conflict
Sharaa's Islamist army fuels Syria's descent into sectarian slaughter
Turkey to provide Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord
Turkey has been growing impatient with the lack of implementation of a March deal to integrate the SDF into the Syrian state apparatus.
Syria will not take part in meetings with Kurdish-led SDF in Paris, state TV says
This comes after Syria has struggled to integrate the US-backed group into its military.
Kurdish-led SDF not complying with Syria integration deal, Turkish source says
Turkey views the US-backed SDF as a terrorist organization and has repeatedly said it expects the group to abide by the deal to disarm and integrate into the Syrian state apparatus.
Family of Kurd executed by Iran deny allegations linking him with Mossad - report
Iran's judiciary has executed Kurdish porters under charges including "moharebeh" (enmity against God), and "efsad-e fel-arz" (corruption on earth).
Turkey under Erdogan: Friend or foe to US and Israel? - opinion
While relations between Washington and Ankara may be warming, there is no sign that Erdogan is cooling his anti-Israel rhetoric.
Why Israel must support Syria’s minorities - opinion
Israel may be the only hope for vulnerable minorities in Syria in need of protection from the new Syrian regime.
ISIS likely culprit behind attack on US-backed SDF in east Syria - analysis
This matters because if ISIS is on the rise in parts of Syria, then it will require coordination between Damascus and the SDF. The SDF controls a third of Syria.
Why Erdogan, not Netanyahu, is the real threat to Middle East peace - opinion
While Israel has worked to put an end to Iran’s campaign to dominate the Middle East, Turkey has consistently undermined peace.
Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan says armed struggle with Turkey over
The video marks a rare and pivotal moment in the long-running conflict, offering what could be Erdogan's most significant opportunity yet to seal a political settlement to the Kurdish issue.
PKK moves towards peace: Ocalan’s historic appeal for a democratic future - analysis
The PKK had said it would lay down its arms and disband back in May. However, it is not clear when this process will begin and how long it will take.
Kurdish PKK militants to begin handing over arms in Iraq on Friday, NTV says
The PKK, in a conflict with Turkey for over 40 years, decided in May to disband after a public call from jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan in February.
