Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara
Analysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria’s air force.
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Is Turkiye Israel’s next target in the Middle East?
Following Israel’s Doha strikes, Ankara is increasingly on high alert over Israel’s regional ambitions.
How will the PKK’s disarmament play out in the region?
The PKK began its first phase of disarmament last week, analysts say the process will be felt regionally.
PKK begins disarmament process after 40 years of armed struggle in Turkiye
Fighters from PKK begin symbolic disarmament in Iraq’s northern Kurdish region, ending decades-long battle with Turkiye.
Turkiye’s Izmir, Hatay and Syria’s Latakia regions affected by wildfires
Three have died in Turkiye as blaze continues to rage in southern province, which borders Syria.
Aref Shamtan, sits outside a tent in the village of al-Hawash in Syria's west-central Hama province. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
Children play in a destroyed house in the village of al-Hawash. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
A picture shows people's belongings in a destroyed home. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
Children peek out from inside their tent in the village of al-Hawash. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
An aerial picture shows tents erected near destroyed homes in the village of al-Hawash in Syria's Hama province. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
Abdel Ghafour al-Khatib, 72 serves tea in his tent in the village of al-Hawash. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
Souad Othman, 47, sits under a tent in the ruins of a destroyed home. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
About 1.87 million Syrians who were refugees abroad or internally displaced have returned to their areas of origin, the United Nations' International Organization for Migration says. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
After being repeatedly displaced, Souad Othman, 47, returned with her three daughters and son to al-Hawash about a week ago. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
Aref Shamtan, 73, looks out of a window in his destroyed house. [Omar Haj Kadour/AFP]
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What does the PKK’s disarming mean for its regional allies?
Syria’s SDF is unlikely to follow the PKK’s lead and disarm, but talks with Damascus could be bolstered.
Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Turkiye’s Erdogan as visits planned
US President Donald Trump says he wants to work with his Turkish counterpart to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
![Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and US President Donald Trump gesture during the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, Friday, June 28, 2019. [File: Presidential Press Service/AP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP19179371131743-1730981077.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Why is Israel attacking Syria?
Regional tensions are rising due to Israel’s attacks on Syria and its expanding occupation of Syrian land.
Analysis: Call to disband PKK reshapes Turkiye, Syria power dynamics
Ocalan’s call comes as value of armed fight diminishes, and Kurdish political participation grew – will this continue?
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How Turkiye views Syria’s SDF integration deal
The deal between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian government marks a significant moment in regional political relations.
Published On 11 Mar 2025
