Syria

Turkey Says to Continue Anti-PKK Operations Until ‘Region Cleared’

Turkey's military will continue acting against PKK militants in regions where they are present until it is "certain" the threat is removed.

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Trump Presses Syria Leader on Israel Relations After Lifting Sanctions

US President Trump asked Syria's new leader to normalize relations with Israel after he offered the lifting of sanctions.

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Israel Military Says Deployed in Southern Syria in Support of Druze

Israel's military said its forces deployed in southern Syria were ready to protect the Druze minority, following recent sectarian clashes.

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Israel Vows ‘Significant Force’ if Syria Govt Fails to Protect Druze

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Thursday that Israel will respond forcefully if Syria's Islamist-led government fails to protect the Druze minority, after two days of deadly sectarian clashes near Damascus.

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US to Withdraw Some 1,000 Troops From Syria

The United States will roughly halve the number of troops it has deployed in Syria to less than 1,000 in the coming months, the Pentagon said Friday.

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Powerful South Syria Armed Faction Says to Integrate Into Government Forces

A powerful armed faction in southern Syria led by defected military officer Ahmed al-Awdeh on Sunday announced that it was dissolving itself and integrating into the government's armed forces.

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Pro-Turkey Syria Groups Reduce Presence in Kurdish Area: Official

Pro-Turkey Syrian groups have scaled down their military presence in a historically Kurdish-majority area of the country's north.

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Syrian Kurdish Fighters Leave Aleppo Areas Under Deal With Authorities

Kurdish fighters withdrew from two neighborhoods of Syria's Aleppo city, as part of a broader push to integrate Kurdish-led institutions.

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Syria Says Deadly Israeli Strikes a ‘Blatant Violation’

Syria condemned deadly Israeli strikes in the country as "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty, after Israel struck "military capabilities."

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Syria Slams ‘Flagrant’ Israeli Violation After Deadly Bombardment

Syria slammed Israeli attacks as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty after a deadly bombardment Tuesday in the country's south, where Israel's military said it had responded to incoming fire.

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