Kurds

Correcting Sykes-Picot:

The historic opportunity to create a Kurdish State

This is a once-in-a-century opportunity born of war and collapse. Opinion.

Trump: Kurds offered to go into Iran, I told them not to

Speaking on Air Force One following funeral of US soldiers who fell fighting Iran, US President Donald Trump says he doesn't 'want to make the war anymore complex.'

Report:

Kurds could be the next phase of war with Iran

The U.S. and Israel are reportedly considering a new phase in their ongoing war against Iran, potentially involving Iranian Kurdish militias backed by the Mossad and CIA to launch a ground offensive in the country's northwest.

Iraqi Kurds launch ground offensive inside Iran

Thousands of Iraqi Kurds launch a ground offensive inside Iran. Sources say the militias aim to seize territory and challenge the regime.

US pulls out of largest northeast Syria base amid shift

US convoy departs Qasrak base as officials signal a phased drawdown, with up to 1,000 troops reportedly set to leave Syria in the coming weeks.

The Silent Genocide of Syria's Minorities:

Part 3: Diplomatic treachery and media malpractice

Read a damning expose of how US Envoy Tom Barrack aligned himself with Al-Jolani's murderous attacks on Kurds, Christians and Jews, and how the media followed suit. Only Israel came to the aid of the Druze - and was criticized for doing so even as the Druze thanked the Jewish state.

The Silent Genocide of Syria's Minorities:

Part 1: The betrayal of the Kurds

Real genocide isn't silent, but the world is. No Jews, no news. A horror story authored by U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack, Opinion.

Bipartisan US bill seeks sanctions to defend Syrian Kurds

Bipartisan bill would sanction Syrian officials and allies over attacks on the Kurdish-led SDF, citing risks to US troops, regional stability, and a potential ISIS resurgence.

The UN’s Jihadi Time Bomb:

Why Israel must not trust the new Islamist order in Syria

The situation demands that the West and the United Nations stop being fooled by Syrian political theater and humanitarian platitudes, all part of Turkey's plan for control of the area. The Kurds plight is the proof. Opinion.

Report:

US weighs full Syria withdrawal as Sharaa forces rout Kurds

The Wall Street Journal reports that Washington is considering a full troop withdrawal from Syria after the SDF’s collapse.

‘Palestine,’ Kurdistan, and Free Iran - the nauseating hypocrisy

Don’t encourage people to risk their lives, hoping that America will actually intervene bigtime if you’re not serious about the promise. Opinion.

Sen. Graham threatens

'No one in Syria is listening to me or other US officials'

US senator warns Damascus that continued moves toward Raqqa could trigger Caesar Act sanctions 'on steroids' and permanently damage ties with Washington.

Truce shaken up on 2nd day

Syria accuses Kurdish fighters of freeing ISIS prisoners

Syrian forces move to secure ISIS detention sites after SDF withdrawal, as Damascus and Kurdish leaders trade accusations over prison control.

The end to clashes between Kurds and Syrian forces?

President al-Sharaa orders ceasefire as Syrian forces advance against SDF, raises unity, sovereignty and possible integration talks with Kurds.

Syrian army seizes major oil fields as Kurdish forces lose ground

Syrian forces, backed by Arab tribal fighters, advanced across northeast Syria, seizing major oil fields and cities amid clashes with Kurdish-led forces.

Amid fears of new offensive

Syria orders Kurdish withdrawal from Aleppo

Syria orders Kurdish forces to withdraw east of Aleppo as tensions spike, protests erupt, and Kurdish officials warn Damascus is preparing a full‑scale attack.

Syria announces Aleppo ceasefire after deadly clashes with Kurds

Syria declares a ceasefire in Aleppo after deadly clashes with Kurdish forces leave at least 21 dead.

US expresses grave concern over escalating violence in Aleppo

US Special Envoy Tom Barrack urges Syrian forces and the SDF to halt hostilities in Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods and prioritize civilian protection.

Aleppo:

Syrian forces attack Kurds for third straight day

Syrian forces launched new strikes on Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo after issuing evacuation orders, prompting mass displacement, international concern.

Kurdish PKK militant group to pulls out of Turkey

Militant group announces pullout as part of a coordinated peace initiative, urging Ankara to enact political and legal reforms to advance disarmament efforts.

Turkey

Report: Kurdish militants set to announce end of armed struggle

Move follows leader’s February call to end armed resistance; PKK congress signals historic shift in Kurdish militant strategy.

Turkey and Iran's tactics keep 40 million Kurds stateless

The Kurds of Syrian Kurdistan have the most promising democracy outside of Israel. Don't let it be destroyed. Opinion.

Minister Chikli:

'Kurds must be granted independence, Turkey expelled from NATO'

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli calls for recognition of Kurdish independence, consequences for Erdogan as Turkish and Turkish-backed forces threaten Kurdish areas of northern Syria.

US officials fear:

Turkish invasion of northern Syria imminent

Turkish has been building up forces, including commandoes and artillery, on the Syrian border, causing the US to fear that it will invade the Kurdish-controlled territories.

Counter action Is needed - against Ireland, Spain and Norway

There is a way to have Europe taste the same medicine some of its countries prescribe to Israel. Op-ed.

Hey world, what about the Kurds in Iran?

Why don't you leave Israel alone for a while and choose a place where people are being persecuted for no reason? Opinion.

Iranian woman gets 74 lashes for violating dress code

33-year-old woman of Kurdish origins punished for "violating public morals" and not covering her head.

Following Ankara attack:

Turkey strikes Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

Turkish warplanes strike 20 suspected Kurdish targets in northern Iraq.

Iran:

Jailed woman sews lips together as part of protest

Kurdish woman jailed in Iran sews her lips together at start of hunger strike to protest not being allowed leave from jail.

ISIS on the comeback in Kurdish-controlled territories?

A raid last year claimed hundreds of lives amid a weeks-long standoff with the Islamist group.

France:

Suspect in attack on Kurds had hatred for foreigners

Prosecutor says man suspected of killing three Kurds in Paris confessed to a "pathological" hatred for foreigners.

France:

Suspect in Paris shooting transferred to psychiatric unit

French man suspected of killing three people in racist attack in Paris transferred to a psychiatric unit.

Paris:

Kurdish protesters clash with police for second day in a row

Police fired teargas as they clashed with Kurdish protesters after a racially-motivated shooting in Paris on Friday.

Macron:

'The Kurds of France were targeted by a heinous attack'

French President condemns mass shooting at Kurdish cultural center in Paris, which killed three people and wounded four.

Is Turkey about to invade Iraq and Syria?

Following a deadly bombing in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a series of threats to Kurds in the region.

Report: At least 10 killed as Iran targets Iraqi Kurds

Journalist Blesa Shaways says Iran is attacking the Kurdish Autonomous Region of Iraq as reprisal for the ongoing hijab protests.

Turkish air strike in northern Syria kills at least 11

Syrian government soldiers among those killed in Turkish strike which comes amid tensions between Kurdish and Turkey-backed fighters.

At least 10 killed in alleged Turkish strike in Iraq

Dozens of Iraqi tourists were wounded in the deadly attack, as Erdogan pledged to rid Syria of Kurdish terrorists.

ISIS attacks Kurdish village in northern Iraq, kills 13

ISIS militants have attacked a Kurdish village in Northern Iraq, killing three villagers and 10 Kurdish soldiers.

Bennett: Israel reaches out to Iraq in peace

PM responds to conference in Iraqi Kurdistan calling for peace with Israel.

Dismantle Iran now

The disintegration of Iran into ethnic states is steadily becoming more likely and should be supported by the international community.Op-ed

Kurds and Israel: A real love story ? The unknown truth

The Trump Deal: Dead on arrival?

Abu Bakr's death: America can be proud, Europe ashamed

Did Al Baghdadi’s elimination stand behind US retreat?

ISIS spokesman killed hours after leader

Kurdish fighters say ISIS spokesman Abu Hassan al-Muhajir was killed in joint US-Kurdish raid.

Trump declares success in Syria, lifts sanctions on Turkey

US President says Turkey has agreed to make temporary ceasefire with Kurdish forces permanent. 'US did it, no one else.'

Turkey: No need to initiate another operation in Syria

Turkish defense ministry says it was informed by US that Kurdish withdrawal from Syria safe zone is complete.

Kurdish fighters leave besieged town in northern Syria

Dozens of Kurdish fighters leave town of Ras al-Ain as part of ceasefire deal agreed upon between the US and Turkey.

The Kurdish Rojava was a kind of Israel.and Islamists hated it

Erdogan: We will crush the Kurds' heads

Turkish president continues to threaten Kurdish forces despite US-brokered cease-fire.

Erdogan threatens to restart operation against Kurds

Turkish President warns his country will restart operation in Syria if Kurds do not withdraw from a "safe zone".

Romney: We abandoned an ally

Utah Senator blasts ceasefire with Turkey: What we have done to the Kurds will stand as a blood stain in the annals of American history.

Why Turkey frightens Europe

Trump to impose sanctions over Turkish action in Syria

US to raise steel tariffs, end negotiations for $100 billion deal over Turkey's attack on the Kurds in Syria.

Analysis: Chaos in Syria intensifies after US abandons Kurds

Can America's allies in the Middle East continue to depend on the US after Trump clears way for Turkish attack on the Kurds?

The upside of Trump’s pullout

Trump: Those who got US into Middle East quicksand are inept

US President responds to criticism of his withdrawal from Syria, allowing Turkish assault on the Kurds.

France, Germany suspend arms exports to Turkey

France and Germany announce arms exports to Turkey have been suspended in response to its offensive against Kurdish fighters.

The real message of the Turks’ invasion of Syria