Kurds
Syria’s Sharaa hopes for Kurdish deal to prevent conflict
The SDF, which controls parts of northeast Syria where Arabs form a majority, has recently fortified extensive tunnel networks along the frontlines.
Sharaa's Islamist army fuels Syria's descent into sectarian slaughter
Turkey to provide Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord
Syria will not take part in meetings with Kurdish-led SDF in Paris, state TV says
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.
Who is behind the mysterious drone attack targets Kurdish region in Iraq? - analysis
Over the past few weeks there have been a concerning pattern of attacks, though it is not clear who would have an agenda to target Yazidis.
Kurdish parties demand uprising against regime’s oppression in Iran
Kurdish political groups in Iran are calling for an uprising against the Islamic Regime amid the Israel-Iran War.
