Without a single shot: Erdogan's huge achievement in Syria - and the danger to Israel
Under Syrian pressure and with Turkish backing, the Kurds agree to dismantle the militias and integrate into the Syrian army. In Israel, this is seen as a significant achievement for Erdogan and a strategic slap,…
Assessment
Turkey just scored a major strategic win in Syria without firing a shot. The Kurds agreed to disband their militias and join the Syrian army, brokered under Syrian pressure and Turkish backing. For Israel, this is a clear setback. The move strengthens Erdogan's influence on Israel's northern border while the IDF is already stretched across multiple fronts. The question now is how this new reality shifts the balance of power in the region.