Kurdish forces exploiting Israel-Syria tensions to hamper agreement with Damascus: Turkish FM

The minister stated that Ankara does not currently wish to intervene in the matter as they are “giving both Damascus and the YPG a chance to solve their own problems,” noting that they expect both parties “to contribute to Syria's general stability and to address [Turkey’s] security concerns.”

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Sharaa says ‘obstruction’ in SDF integration, warns against secession

"Syria will not give up a single inch of its territory," Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said while discussing ongoing issues between Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). "Even Kurdistan of Iraq, despite all the support it has and international ties, when it thought of division—that failed."

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Two killed in eastern Aleppo attack; Damascus, SDF trade blame

The two sides have engaged in several altercations in recent weeks, with both parties accusing the other of being the instigator.

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Kurdish forces in Syria capture 12 ISIS-linked suspects in Deir ez-Zor

“During the campaign, participating forces fully swept the town and captured 12 wanted individuals and suspects linked to ISIS sleeper cells," a statement by the Syrian Democratic Forces’ (SDF) Deir ez-Zor Military Council read.

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‘We are not fools’: Turkish FM warns SDF to change policy

“We do not see any positive developments in Syria that would inspire confidence or indicate that the organization has eliminated the threat of armed action, neither after March 10 nor after the process in Turkey," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said.

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Syrian defense ministry accuses SDF of Aleppo military base infiltrations

Damascus accused Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) affiliates on infiltration attempts on military bases in east Aleppo's Tal Maaz area, with the ensuing clashes resulting in the death of a Syrian soldier.

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Damascus will not participate in Paris talks with SDF: Syrian government official

The source said the conference “does not represent a comprehensive national framework, but rather a fragile alliance that includes sides harmed by the victory of the Syrians and the fall of the era of the deposed regime, and some parties that monopolized or trying to monopolize the representation of the components of Syria by force of fait accompli, and based on external support.”

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SDF reports renewed clashes with Syrian government forces

The Syrian government and its affiliated outlets have yet to comment on the incident.

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Merger with Damascus cannot be imposed by force: SDF chief

Abdi said that "integration means partnership" and can only be achieved through understanding

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