Ankara will face numerous political and security risks if it moves too hastily in its pursuit of the YPG in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey tests waters before next operation in Syria
Why Turkey's Kurdish strategy will remain ineffective
While making moves to crush the Kurds’ de facto self-rule in northern Syria, Turkey has targeted also the Makhmour refugee camp in Iraq, which, ironically, holds a mirror to Ankara’s failed Kurdish policies over the years.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why Turkey's Kurdish strategy will remain ineffective
Are Turkey, Syria squaring off in response to US decision?
The US announcement that it will pull its troops out of Syria has sparked serious reactions, with Syria repositioning its forces around Manbij and opposition fighters weighing what the outcome could mean for them.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Are Turkey, Syria squaring off in response to US decision?
Iraqi politicians call to expel US troops following Trump visit
US President Donald Trump's surprise visit to Iraq was met with great offense and criticism with wide regional implications.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi politicians call to expel US troops following Trump visit
First Gaza rocket in six weeks draws Israeli riposte
An Israeli aircraft hit a Hamas position in the Gaza Strip late on Friday in response to the first fire from the territory since a November flare-up, the military said.“An army attack helicopter
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: First Gaza rocket in six weeks draws Israeli riposte
Saudi Arabia destroys Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran
The Saudi air defense forces on Saturday destroyed a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi militias targeting Najran, sources told Al Arabiya. There has yet to be a formal statement from the Arab
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia destroys Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran
Iranian university angry protest chants against Khamenei's advisor
A large number of students of the Islamic Free University in Tehran demonstrated on Saturday to protest the killing of 10 students in a bus accident. Local media reported that security forces were
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iranian university angry protest chants against Khamenei's advisor
Yemeni government source denies Houthis’ withdrawal from Hodeidah
A Yemeni government source denied reports that the pro-Iranian Houthi militia had withdrawn from the port of Hodeidah. The source said that: “During a meeting on Friday, Retired Dutch general
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Yemeni government source denies Houthis’ withdrawal from Hodeidah
Ya'alon: Northern Shield's timing was 'strictly political'
"I will not join a coalition led by Netanyahu, no matter what."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ya'alon: Northern Shield's timing was 'strictly political'