Syrian Democratic Forces
US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Baghdad over Washington's push to curb Iranian influence in Iraqi politics.
Syrian government announce integration deal with Kurdish forces
ISIS numbers grow as Syrian instability continues, Iraq warns
Kurdish women turn braids into symbol of resistance after Syria atrocities - explainer
Syria continues to build its new army as it looks to integrate various armed groups
The backbone of the army are the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham units that came out of Idlib and had fought Assad’s military for years, as well as units from southern Syria and units linked to Turkey.
Syrian Kurdish commander says group in direct contact with Turkey, open to Israel ties
"We have direct ties, direct channels of communication with Turkey, as well as through mediators, and we hope that these ties are developed," the commander said.
US military poised to slash troops in Syria, officials say
The US plans to cut its troop presence in Syria by half, consolidating bases as part of a broader regional military review.
Syrian Kurds push for autonomy, security forces as part of federal system
The demand for federal rule has gathered momentum as alarm spread through Syria's minorities over last month's mass killings of Alawites.
Newroz celebrations reflect shifting dynamics for Kurds across Middle East - analysis
There is hope in eastern Syria that Kurdish politics could become more open to different Kurdish political parties.
Historic deal between Damascus and Kurdish-led SDF could transform Syria - analysis
The image of the two men meeting, having discarded their military uniforms and put on suits, illustrates how leaders can seize the moment and opt for peace over war.
Kurdish SDF chief says he's open to support from Israel in Syria
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi says he welcomes Israeli support to protect Kurdish achievements, as regional tensions and security challenges persist.
Abdullah Ocalan calls on PKK to dissolve, regional leaders react
Regional leaders welcome calls for the PKK to lay down arms and dissolve.
US-Turkey ties: How Trump and Erdogan's new and old problems may impact Israel - opinion
Now, as Donald on his second term, many of these key disputes with Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan remain unresolved, while new frictions have emerged – some of which could significantly impact Israel.
Is the US planning to withdraw troops from Syria? - analysis
The big question is what comes next in Syria and how the government of Shara’a is able to navigate the differing agendas in the country.
