In a significant statement, Israel’s Foreign Minister reaffirmed the country’s steadfast support for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), recognizing their vital role in stabilizing Syria amid chaos and fragmentation. This declaration underscores the importance of the SDF—an essential Kurdish-led force—in addressing the region’s multifaceted challenges. Key Statements by the Israeli Foreign Minister The Role of […]

The Syrian National Army (SNA) is facing growing instability as a wave of Arab residents, displaced from occupied Kurdish cities, attempts to return to their original homes now controlled by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). This exodus has created tension within SNA ranks, leading to heightened security measures and aggressive directives at checkpoints across areas under […]

After more than a decade of war, repression, and geopolitical entanglement, the Assad regime’s grip on Syria has finally fractured, marking a dramatic turning point in the nation’s history. While Bashar al-Assad once held power with an iron fist, the regime’s collapse underscores the accumulated effects of internal dissent, economic decay, and external pressures that […]

Qatar, a prominent Gulf state often regarded for its global influence, has drawn sharp criticism for its involvement in the Syrian conflict. Allegations of dishonorable actions, particularly in northern Syria, have spotlighted Qatar’s role in the Arabization of Kurdish regions and support for Turkish-led operations that have resulted in significant human suffering. Qatar’s Role in […]

The Alawite community in Syria continues to face targeted violence and persecution as killings and kidnappings by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Syrian National Army (SNA) persist. These actions, marked by systematic terror tactics, highlight the ongoing sectarian tensions and the precarious plight of minority groups in Syria. Targeted Violence Against Alawites The Alawites, […]

A devastating car bomb explosion has struck the center of Manbij city, located in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, sending shockwaves through the region and highlighting the ongoing instability in northern Syria. The blast has caused significant concern among local residents and authorities, with details about casualties and damages still emerging. The Incident The explosion […]

In 2017, a Russian drone captured striking evidence of an illicit oil smuggling operation conducted by ISIS. The footage documented a convoy of oil trucks transporting crude oil from northeastern Syria, then under ISIS control, to the Turkish border through crossings in northwestern Syria. The Smuggling Operation The oil smuggling operation highlighted by the drone […]

A French delegation recently met with representatives of the Kurdish National Unity Parties (PYNK) in the northern Syrian city of Qamişlo, signaling France’s continued interest in fostering unity among Kurdish factions in the region. The meeting highlighted France’s readiness to support initiatives aimed at unifying the Kurdish position and addressing pressing regional issues through dialogue. […]

In December 2024, shortly after Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by the Syrian opposition, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the new Syrian president, drew attention as he appointed the first Kurd to the Syrian government. He is not just a Kurd, but he is known for always wearing Kurdish clothing and being a very vocal Sorani Kurdish […]

Everything began on October 1, 2024, when Devlet Bahçeli, the leader of the far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), shook hands with members of the left-wing pro-Kurdish DEM Party during the opening of the 28th term of the Turkish Parliament in Ankara. Bahçeli, who had a long history of disrespecting the DEM Party and its various […]

Without a doubt, Ey Reqîb is widely accepted as the Kurdish national anthem. However, one specific line is controversial to some Kurds. Organized by Dildar and Hussein Barzinji in 1938, the poem contains the lyrics “our only religion is Kurdistan”. In 1946, the Republic of Mahabad adopted Ey Reqîb as its national anthem, though it […]

Jamaat Ansar al-Islam (JAI) was founded in 2007, after Jamaat Ansar al-Sunnah dissolved as an organization. Essentially, JAI was a revival of the original Ansar al-Islam (AAI), a short-lived Kurdish group founded and led by Mullah Krekar from 2001 to 2003. However, it was distinct in many ways. JAI, while primarily composed of Kurdish fighters, […]