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# US REACTION TO JIHADIST ATTACK

Following the killing of two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the US air-force targeted 70 ISIS-affiliated sites in Syria on december 19. The US Defense Secretary stated that the objective of the operation is to dismantle ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weaponry. Additionally, the US army and their local partner forces conducted 10 operations in Syria and Iraq, resulting in the killing or detention of 23 Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) operatives. US fighter jets, attack helicopters, and rocket artillery engaged multiple suspected ISIS locations throughout central Syria. Instances of airstrikes and explosions were reported in the desert areas of Homs, eastern Raqqa, and western Deir ez-Zor provinces.
In addition, Donald Trump has declared on December 16 that Syria entered the expanded US travel ban list, citing concerns related to security, screening, and information sharing. As a result of this decision, Syrian citizens are prohibited from entering the United States, along with nationals from other countries and holders of travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) expressed their support for the airstrikes. They referred to these actions as a crucial move to undermine ISIS efforts to reorganize and launch new attacks.

# NEW INTEGRATION PROPOSAL

The Syrian government submitted a 13-point proposal aimed at integrating the SDF. According to reports, this proposal involves reorganizing the SDF into three divisions within the Syrian army, deploying additional government forces to northeastern Syria, and placing the SDF under the authority of the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
An SDF delegation will soon be sent to travel to Damascus to discuss several outstanding issues related to military integration, including the status of YPJ units, specific SDF commanders within the MoD, and the internal security forces of the SDF.
Additionally, reports indicated that the Syrian government and SDF agreed to finalize negotiations concerning the military and security dimensions of the March 10 agreement this year. However, discussions on unresolved political issues, such as decentralization and constitutional matters, will be postponed until next year.

# POTENTIAL CHANGE OF TURKISH POSITION

Turkey may have softened its stance on some elements of the negotiations regarding the integration of SDF in the new Syrian army after Thomas Barrack met with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan on December 16. Fidan had previously demanded that the SDF integrate into the Syrian army as individuals instead of as divisions. Following the Barrack meeting, Fidan reversed his position, stating on December 17 that Turkey would not pursue military action against the SDF and expressed optimism about the integration negotiations.
This new position comes inline with a recent declaration of Mazloum Abdi. The SDF commander declared on December 13 that “neighboring countries” are not “as hostile as before” toward the SDF and that the “SDF’s presence” is no longer an “excuse for war.”

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS:

- The United Kingdom sanctioned two Syrian army commanders and three Turkish-backed armed factions on December 19 for committing human rights abuses during the Syrian coastal massacres in early March. All of these entities are currently integrated into the Syrian army.
-Transitional Government forces launched an attack on the town of Majdal in the Suweida province countryside using drones and mortars, leading to injuries for two individuals. The Suweida National Defense Forces Command stated that it would respond decisively to any ceasefire violations and attempts to enter the region.
- Transitional Government forces have increased checkpoints and patrols around the Aleppo neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafiyeh. The passage of fuel and basic needs into the neighborhoods is not allowed anymore.

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# EVALUATION

This week, we want to highlight an interview with Rohilat Afrin, the General Commander of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ). In this conversation, she comes back on the history of her structure and shares her perspectives regarding the ongoing negociation between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Transitional Government.
"Today, we [the YPJ] aren’t even fully integrated into the SDF. Of course, when there is a general interest, if this land is under attack, we will work together to serve our people. But otherwise, we have our own command, our own centers, our own institutions, and we organize and educate ourselves within them. In this way, we protect our autonomy. The ones who make decisions and institutional changes in our forces are the Women’s Command. SDF General Command can’t change this. General Mazlum might be the General Commander of the SDF, but he can’t force me to do anything. He can’t make a change in our women’s forces or send me to a different position. Who can do that? The Women’s Command. This means that we protect our autonomy and freedom. Everyone has to know this."
As underlined in this interview, the women of YPJ are engaged in their struggle for autonomy for more than a decade. It is based on this experience that they today, with a confident voice, defend a strong revolutionary stance... a voice that should not be ignored. We encourage all of you to read this interview accessible on the website of the Kurdish Peace Institute: https://www.kurdishpeace.org/

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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# US REACTION TO JIHADIST ATTACK

Following the killing of two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the US air-force targeted 70 ISIS-affiliated sites in Syria on december 19. The US Defense Secretary stated that the objective of the operation is to dismantle ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weaponry. Additionally, the US army and their local partner forces conducted 10 operations in Syria and Iraq, resulting in the killing or detention of 23 Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) operatives. US fighter jets, attack helicopters, and rocket artillery engaged multiple suspected ISIS locations throughout central Syria. Instances of airstrikes and explosions were reported in the desert areas of Homs, eastern Raqqa, and western Deir ez-Zor provinces.
In addition, Donald Trump has declared on December 16 that Syria entered the expanded US travel ban list, citing concerns related to security, screening, and information sharing. As a result of this decision, Syrian citizens are prohibited from entering the United States, along with nationals from other countries and holders of travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) expressed their support for the airstrikes. They referred to these actions as a crucial move to undermine ISIS efforts to reorganize and launch new attacks.

# NEW INTEGRATION PROPOSAL

The Syrian government submitted a 13-point proposal aimed at integrating the SDF. According to reports, this proposal involves reorganizing the SDF into three divisions within the Syrian army, deploying additional government forces to northeastern Syria, and placing the SDF under the authority of the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
An SDF delegation will soon be sent to travel to Damascus to discuss several outstanding issues related to military integration, including the status of YPJ units, specific SDF commanders within the MoD, and the internal security forces of the SDF.
Additionally, reports indicated that the Syrian government and SDF agreed to finalize negotiations concerning the military and security dimensions of the March 10 agreement this year. However, discussions on unresolved political issues, such as decentralization and constitutional matters, will be postponed until next year.

# POTENTIAL CHANGE OF TURKISH POSITION

Turkey may have softened its stance on some elements of the negotiations regarding the integration of SDF in the new Syrian army after Thomas Barrack met with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan on December 16. Fidan had previously demanded that the SDF integrate into the Syrian army as individuals instead of as divisions. Following the Barrack meeting, Fidan reversed his position, stating on December 17 that Turkey would not pursue military action against the SDF and expressed optimism about the integration negotiations.
This new position comes inline with a recent declaration of Mazloum Abdi. The SDF commander declared on December 13 that “neighboring countries” are not “as hostile as before” toward the SDF and that the “SDF’s presence” is no longer an “excuse for war.”

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS:

- The United Kingdom sanctioned two Syrian army commanders and three Turkish-backed armed factions on December 19 for committing human rights abuses during the Syrian coastal massacres in early March. All of these entities are currently integrated into the Syrian army.
-Transitional Government forces launched an attack on the town of Majdal in the Suweida province countryside using drones and mortars, leading to injuries for two individuals. The Suweida National Defense Forces Command stated that it would respond decisively to any ceasefire violations and attempts to enter the region.
- Transitional Government forces have increased checkpoints and patrols around the Aleppo neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafiyeh. The passage of fuel and basic needs into the neighborhoods is not allowed anymore.

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# EVALUATION

This week, we want to highlight an interview with Rohilat Afrin, the General Commander of the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ). In this conversation, she comes back on the history of her structure and shares her perspectives regarding the ongoing negociation between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Transitional Government.
"Today, we [the YPJ] aren’t even fully integrated into the SDF. Of course, when there is a general interest, if this land is under attack, we will work together to serve our people. But otherwise, we have our own command, our own centers, our own institutions, and we organize and educate ourselves within them. In this way, we protect our autonomy. The ones who make decisions and institutional changes in our forces are the Women’s Command. SDF General Command can’t change this. General Mazlum might be the General Commander of the SDF, but he can’t force me to do anything. He can’t make a change in our women’s forces or send me to a different position. Who can do that? The Women’s Command. This means that we protect our autonomy and freedom. Everyone has to know this."
As underlined in this interview, the women of YPJ are engaged in their struggle for autonomy for more than a decade. It is based on this experience that they today, with a confident voice, defend a strong revolutionary stance... a voice that should not be ignored. We encourage all of you to read this interview accessible on the website of the Kurdish Peace Institute: https://www.kurdishpeace.org/

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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# SYRIAN GOVERNMENT INTEGRATION PROPOSAL

The Syrian government submitted a “revised” integration proposal to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on December 6. It is likely that Turkey dictated the terms of this proposal. As of now, the Syrian government has not commented on the specifics of the proposal.
In October 2025, the Syrian government and the SDF reached a “verbal” and “preliminary” agreement to incorporate the SDF into the Syrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) through various distinct formations, including at least three divisions and several independent brigades. The December 6 proposal lacks several or all details included in the earlier October agreement.
Turkey's insistence that SDF fighters integrate into the MoD as individuals and its demand for a “single command structure” indicate a clear rejection of integrating SDF divisions as cohesive units. Considering its strong opposition to key aspects of the October agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF, it is likely that Turkey played a role in the modifications to the Syrian government’s revised proposal.
On December 8, the General Command of SDF said that it has not received any plan, proposal or official message from Damascus regarding negotiations over the future of its forces.

# TURKISH ARMY GROUND FORCES COMMANDER HOLD DISCUSSIONS WITH SYRIAN DEFENSE OFFICIALS

It is very likely that the meeting addressed efforts to bolster Syrian-Turkish defense collaboration under the military cooperation agreement signed in August 2025.
The timing of this meeting is particularly significant, as the Turkish government continues to articulate political justifications for a potential joint military operation with Syria against SDF. On December 12, same day of the meeting, a spokesperson for the Turkish Defense Ministry reiterated that the SDF must integrate into the Syrian army on an “individual basis” rather than as cohesive units.
Coordination between Turkish and Syrian ground forces will be essential for any preparations leading to a possible joint offensive or Turkish operations within Syrian territory.

# TURKISH MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS TO NES

On December 7, Turkish military reinforcements were dispatched to Afrin and Manbij in Aleppo Province. Additionally, a Turkish convoy, comprising 20 heavy and medium vehicles, entered the occupied region of Serekaniye.
On December 12, the Turkish Defense Ministry refuted claims that the footage showing Turkish units deploying to Syrian positions indicated preparations for an impending military operation. The ministry described the troop movements depicted in the footage as “routine rotations.”
An SDF spokeperson shared on December 11 that the SDF has not detected any signs of Turkish “readiness for a major military operation” along the frontlines with either the Syrian government or Turkish forces.
The Turkish military previously deployed significant military assets to Kuweires Airbase in Aleppo Province, on September 28. Given Turkey’s established positions and air superiority over the SDF, the Turkish military could potentially launch offensive operations against the SDF from occupied areas of Syria.

# ATTACK ON US PATROL

On December 13, an ambush resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and one American translator, while three other US personnel were injured. The ambush occurred during a key leader engagement in the region of Homs, aimed at supporting ongoing counter-ISIS operations in the region.
Syria’s Interior Ministry reported that the assailant was a member of the Syrian security forces who was on the verge of dismissal due to his extremist views.
Donald Trump characterized the attack as a direct assault by ISIS on U.S. forces in a "dangerous area not fully controlled by the Syrian transitional government," vowing “very serious retaliation.”

# SYRIAN TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT STOPPED IMPORTING OIL FROM KURDISH-CONTROLLED FIELDS

On December 8, an official from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) announced that the Syrian transitional government has ceased importing oil from Kurdish-controlled fields. SDF have been supplying oil to the Syrian government since February 2025.
While the reasons behind the Syrian government's halt in oil imports from the northeast remain unclear, it may indicate that the Syrian government anticipates the imminent transfer of oil fields and their revenues from the SDF as part of an integration agreement. Both the Syrian and Turkish governments have asserted that the SDF must transfer control of all oil fields to the Syrian government by the end of the year.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS:

- SDF condemned the "dangerous incitement" from armed groups affiliated with the MoD after public celebrations erupted in various Syrian cities to commemorate the fall of the Baath regime. They emphasized that these incidents are not isolated incidents but rather part of a "systematic" effort to incite hatred, reignite divisive rhetoric, and jeopardize civil peace.
- Data from human rights organizations and various media indicate that violence against women has taken on a systematic character over the past year. Since 8 December 2024, a total of 650 women, including 29 children, have lost their lives due to various causes such as remnants of war, armed attacks, sectarian assaults, domestic violence and broader societal violence. The highest number of cases were recorded in regions that remain under the control of the Syrian transitional government.
- During demonstrations commemorating the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, dozens of residents in the southern city of Suweida gathered to claim their “right to self-determination.”

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# EVALUATION

This week saw many developments surrounding the SDF and important events in Syria itself. At present, the movements of Turkish troops and the forces of the Ministry of Defence of the interim government have ceased, but this is no time to relax.

We have been closely monitoring the situation surrounding the anniversary celebrations of the fall of the regime. Large public celebrations were prohibited in the autonomous region of North-East Syria, which seemed a reasonable decision in the context of what is happening in the country: such gatherings would have been a convenient place for supporters of the Jolani regime and followers of ISIS and the SNA to carry out mass killings and provocations. Celebrating the anniversary of their triumph, the jihadists of the new Syrian army actively distributed videos with threats against SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and promises of a march on Hasakah (a city in the Jazira canton). At the moment, there are no radical changes on the front lines, and these provocations are more a reflection of the general narrative prevailing within the Jolani armed forces.

Against this backdrop, Damascus is setting new conditions for the integration of the SDF into the Syrian army. Previously, negotiations had reached a dead end, but now the interim government is proposing new rules that do not take into account the reality of the peoples of north-eastern Syria. This shows its unwillingness to seek a peaceful resolution to the situation. Autonomy remains a problem for Syria's fundamentalist government, which is aiming for a unified nation state and is prepared to eliminate dissenters. But north-eastern Syria is ready and able to defend itself, and this is stopping Jolani from military escalation, even with Turkey's support. The movements on the region's borders were an attempt to exert pressure in the negotiations and test the reaction.

The most significant news for understanding the international narrative is the bombing of three US citizens by a fighter of the new Syrian army. The US authorities claimed the suicide bomber was a former ISIS member. This time, the state's interests included good diplomatic relations with the interim government, so a Ministry of Defense soldier became ‘too radical an Islamist, who was just about to be kicked out of the military.’ We have repeatedly highlighted the hypocrisy of Western states on issues related to regions that are ‘problematic’ for the West, such as the Middle East, and this time the public once again witnessed American diplomats' outcry about ‘bloody jihadists killing our boys,’ while ignoring an important fact: the Syrian state is now ruled by these very same ‘bloody jihadists.’

Eleven thousand revolutionaries gave their lives during the Rojava Revolution. These people fell fighting for freedom, including in battles against ISIS. No country, no government talks about them as much as they talk about the three American citizens who served America's colonial project in Syria. This brings us back to the question of the value of human life: the interests of the ‘first world’ and the lives of its privileged citizens have historically been built on oppression and death within and beyond empires.

On that note, we will end our report for today. Still observing the situation, your comrades in North-East Syria.

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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# SYRIAN GOVERNMENT INTEGRATION PROPOSAL

The Syrian government submitted a “revised” integration proposal to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on December 6. It is likely that Turkey dictated the terms of this proposal. As of now, the Syrian government has not commented on the specifics of the proposal.
In October 2025, the Syrian government and the SDF reached a “verbal” and “preliminary” agreement to incorporate the SDF into the Syrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) through various distinct formations, including at least three divisions and several independent brigades. The December 6 proposal lacks several or all details included in the earlier October agreement.
Turkey's insistence that SDF fighters integrate into the MoD as individuals and its demand for a “single command structure” indicate a clear rejection of integrating SDF divisions as cohesive units. Considering its strong opposition to key aspects of the October agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF, it is likely that Turkey played a role in the modifications to the Syrian government’s revised proposal.
On December 8, the General Command of SDF said that it has not received any plan, proposal or official message from Damascus regarding negotiations over the future of its forces.

# TURKISH ARMY GROUND FORCES COMMANDER HOLD DISCUSSIONS WITH SYRIAN DEFENSE OFFICIALS

It is very likely that the meeting addressed efforts to bolster Syrian-Turkish defense collaboration under the military cooperation agreement signed in August 2025.
The timing of this meeting is particularly significant, as the Turkish government continues to articulate political justifications for a potential joint military operation with Syria against SDF. On December 12, same day of the meeting, a spokesperson for the Turkish Defense Ministry reiterated that the SDF must integrate into the Syrian army on an “individual basis” rather than as cohesive units.
Coordination between Turkish and Syrian ground forces will be essential for any preparations leading to a possible joint offensive or Turkish operations within Syrian territory.

# TURKISH MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS TO NES

On December 7, Turkish military reinforcements were dispatched to Afrin and Manbij in Aleppo Province. Additionally, a Turkish convoy, comprising 20 heavy and medium vehicles, entered the occupied region of Serekaniye.
On December 12, the Turkish Defense Ministry refuted claims that the footage showing Turkish units deploying to Syrian positions indicated preparations for an impending military operation. The ministry described the troop movements depicted in the footage as “routine rotations.”
An SDF spokeperson shared on December 11 that the SDF has not detected any signs of Turkish “readiness for a major military operation” along the frontlines with either the Syrian government or Turkish forces.
The Turkish military previously deployed significant military assets to Kuweires Airbase in Aleppo Province, on September 28. Given Turkey’s established positions and air superiority over the SDF, the Turkish military could potentially launch offensive operations against the SDF from occupied areas of Syria.

# ATTACK ON US PATROL

On December 13, an ambush resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and one American translator, while three other US personnel were injured. The ambush occurred during a key leader engagement in the region of Homs, aimed at supporting ongoing counter-ISIS operations in the region.
Syria’s Interior Ministry reported that the assailant was a member of the Syrian security forces who was on the verge of dismissal due to his extremist views.
Donald Trump characterized the attack as a direct assault by ISIS on U.S. forces in a "dangerous area not fully controlled by the Syrian transitional government," vowing “very serious retaliation.”

# SYRIAN TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT STOPPED IMPORTING OIL FROM KURDISH-CONTROLLED FIELDS

On December 8, an official from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) announced that the Syrian transitional government has ceased importing oil from Kurdish-controlled fields. SDF have been supplying oil to the Syrian government since February 2025.
While the reasons behind the Syrian government's halt in oil imports from the northeast remain unclear, it may indicate that the Syrian government anticipates the imminent transfer of oil fields and their revenues from the SDF as part of an integration agreement. Both the Syrian and Turkish governments have asserted that the SDF must transfer control of all oil fields to the Syrian government by the end of the year.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENTS:

- SDF condemned the "dangerous incitement" from armed groups affiliated with the MoD after public celebrations erupted in various Syrian cities to commemorate the fall of the Baath regime. They emphasized that these incidents are not isolated incidents but rather part of a "systematic" effort to incite hatred, reignite divisive rhetoric, and jeopardize civil peace.
- Data from human rights organizations and various media indicate that violence against women has taken on a systematic character over the past year. Since 8 December 2024, a total of 650 women, including 29 children, have lost their lives due to various causes such as remnants of war, armed attacks, sectarian assaults, domestic violence and broader societal violence. The highest number of cases were recorded in regions that remain under the control of the Syrian transitional government.
- During demonstrations commemorating the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime, dozens of residents in the southern city of Suweida gathered to claim their “right to self-determination.”

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# EVALUATION

This week saw many developments surrounding the SDF and important events in Syria itself. At present, the movements of Turkish troops and the forces of the Ministry of Defence of the interim government have ceased, but this is no time to relax.

We have been closely monitoring the situation surrounding the anniversary celebrations of the fall of the regime. Large public celebrations were prohibited in the autonomous region of North-East Syria, which seemed a reasonable decision in the context of what is happening in the country: such gatherings would have been a convenient place for supporters of the Jolani regime and followers of ISIS and the SNA to carry out mass killings and provocations. Celebrating the anniversary of their triumph, the jihadists of the new Syrian army actively distributed videos with threats against SDF commander Mazloum Abdi and promises of a march on Hasakah (a city in the Jazira canton). At the moment, there are no radical changes on the front lines, and these provocations are more a reflection of the general narrative prevailing within the Jolani armed forces.

Against this backdrop, Damascus is setting new conditions for the integration of the SDF into the Syrian army. Previously, negotiations had reached a dead end, but now the interim government is proposing new rules that do not take into account the reality of the peoples of north-eastern Syria. This shows its unwillingness to seek a peaceful resolution to the situation. Autonomy remains a problem for Syria's fundamentalist government, which is aiming for a unified nation state and is prepared to eliminate dissenters. But north-eastern Syria is ready and able to defend itself, and this is stopping Jolani from military escalation, even with Turkey's support. The movements on the region's borders were an attempt to exert pressure in the negotiations and test the reaction.

The most significant news for understanding the international narrative is the bombing of three US citizens by a fighter of the new Syrian army. The US authorities claimed the suicide bomber was a former ISIS member. This time, the state's interests included good diplomatic relations with the interim government, so a Ministry of Defense soldier became ‘too radical an Islamist, who was just about to be kicked out of the military.’ We have repeatedly highlighted the hypocrisy of Western states on issues related to regions that are ‘problematic’ for the West, such as the Middle East, and this time the public once again witnessed American diplomats' outcry about ‘bloody jihadists killing our boys,’ while ignoring an important fact: the Syrian state is now ruled by these very same ‘bloody jihadists.’

Eleven thousand revolutionaries gave their lives during the Rojava Revolution. These people fell fighting for freedom, including in battles against ISIS. No country, no government talks about them as much as they talk about the three American citizens who served America's colonial project in Syria. This brings us back to the question of the value of human life: the interests of the ‘first world’ and the lives of its privileged citizens have historically been built on oppression and death within and beyond empires.

On that note, we will end our report for today. Still observing the situation, your comrades in North-East Syria.

Revolutionary greetings! 🖤

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# SDF AND SYRIAN GOVERNMENT FORCES CLASHES IN RAQQA PROVINCE

On November 20, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) clashed against Syrian government forces near Madan in southern Raqqa Province, accusing the Syrian government of collaborating with fighters affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and al Sham (ISIS). The SDF briefly seized control of several army positions before the Syrian army managed to reclaim the area. Two combatants from the 66th Division were reported killed during the clashes.
In a statement on November 19, the SDF suggested that the attack was prompted by the presence of foreign fighters linked to ISIS within government positions along the frontlines separating government and SDF forces. The SDF released footage purportedly obtained from a government reconnaissance drone, showing a fighter in military fatigues adorned with a patch of the shahada in white text on a black background.
These accusations emerge amidst ongoing discussions between the United States and Syria regarding Syria’s potential entry into the Global Coalition against ISIS.

# ISRAEL-SYRIA RELATIONS AND AGREEMENTS

On November 18, a Russian-Turkish military delegation conducted a tour at the former Russian positions in Syria. This tour is linked to a Russian initiative aimed at reintroducing Russian military police into southern Syria. This deployment is intended to serve as a buffer between the Israeli occupied Syrian territory and the Syrian forces.
This proposal comes amid negociations between Russia and Syria regarding their economic and military collaboration. Syria foreign ministry stated recently that Syria will not allow Russians to stay at their bases unless their presence “serves Syria’s interests.”
On November 15, Netanyahu engaged in discussions with Putin regarding "strategies to enhance stability in Syria". Historically, Israel did not oppose Russia’s presence in Syria under the former regime, during which Israeli-Russian military coordination reached its peak.
Despite U.S. efforts to facilitate negotiations between Syria and Israel, tensions remain elevated. Notably, last week, Israeli warplanes violated Syrian airspace, and Netanyahu visited positions in the Golan Heights occupied by the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF). This visit was condemned by the Syrian affair ministry.

# AL-SHARAA MEETING WITH AN ARAB TRIVAL SHEIKH

The Sheikh of the SDF-affiliated Shammar tribe engaged in discussions with Al-Sharaa regarding the significant role of Arab tribes in the Syrian political landscape. They reaffirmed the Shammar tribe's endorsement of the government alongside the SDF's integration framework agreement. Jarba's son is the commander of the Sanadid Forces, a militia within the SDF of approximately 3,000 Arab tribal fighters.
The SDF and Sanadid Forces organized the Sheikh's diplomatic visit to Damascus. While he expresses general support for the government, he has moderated his stance by refuting the government's assertions that the SDF aims for secession from Syria. He has also advocated for the formulation of a new constitution on the basis that the existing one fails to represent the entirety of the Syrian people, aligning with the SDF's position.

# MIDDLE-EAST PEACE AND SECURITY FORUM

On November 18, Mazloum Abdi, Ilham Ahmed, co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council, Masoud Barzani, former President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, joined the Middle-East Peace and Security forum (MEPS). They engaged in critical discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration between different actors in Kurdistan. The forum was also joined by the Former Turkish Prime Minister.
Ilham Ahmed underscored the necessity of evolving attitudes towards the rights of all peoples in Syria, calling for mutual respect among diverse ethnic and political identities. Mazloum Abdi drew attention to recent developments regarding Abdullah Öcalan, indicating that the ongoing processes at İmralı, where Öcalan is incarcerated, present a significant opportunity for peace and reconciliation.
The forum ultimately functioned as a venue to advance the broader Kurdish political agenda, highlighting the imperative for unity among various factions and a coordinated approach to securing political representation in Syria.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT:

- In Idlib dozens of teachers gathered outside the Idlib Education Directorate, holding banners calling for the dismissal of the Minister of Education and accusing him of “deliberately neglecting” the deteriorating state of education.
- In Suwayda Governorate, a group of women activists launched on Saturday a new women-led political movement to support “the cause of abducted women and document the violations” committed in the Jabal al-Arab region.
- The Syrian government launched judicial proceedings against 14 defendants involved in the Alawite massacres. The defendants face charges including sedition, sectarian incitement, and premeditated murder of civilians. 563 suspects have been referred to the judiciary.

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# EVALUATION

One of the drone operators fighting for the Syrian government was recorded with an ISIS patch on his plate carrier. SDF released the statement pointing out the danger of involving those fighters in government forces, shedding light on the legitimization of jihadist fighters by the state military aparatus. The credibility and veracity of these claims are contested by some US media, who argue that some fighters who are not connected to ISIS also sometimes wear the black and white patch.

While we don't see much point in debating those media, we would like to share perspective on the history of disinformation politics led by the US. Historically, the american imperialist state has demonstrated its capacity to fabricate "truth" from thin air to oppose revolutionary movements around the world.

In "Understanding Power," Noam Chomsky discusses the example of the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua, detailing the extensive campaign led by US entities to discredit the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN). Mainstream media outlets propagated misleading information about the FSLN’s governance, questioned the political rights of opposition groups and the existence of press freedoms, even denied that legitimate elections had occurred. The guerillas defending Nicaragua against US proxies - the Contras - were branded "Extremists Out of Control" and accused of committing atrocities.
This strategic disinformation was aimed at justifying the US-backed Contras’ so-called "war for democracy" portraying them as defenders against a supposed communist threat.

Of course, none of those allegations were true; the states of Latin America described by the american press at the time as "democratic", states like El Salvador and
Guatemala, were in fact authoritarian regimes backed by the US to suppress popular revolutionary movements. As Chomsky explained in his book: "In El Salvador and Guatemala, the governments are run by the military for the benefit of the local oligarchies - the landowners, rich businessmen, and rising professionals - and those people are tied up with the United States, so therefore those countries are 'democracies.' It doesn't matter if they blow up the independent press, kill off the political opposition, slaughter tens of thousands of people, and never run anything remotely like a free election, all of that is totally irrelevant. They're 'democracies,' because the right people are running them; if the right people aren't running them, then they're not 'democracies.'"

US politics may have evolved and changed since the times of the Sandinistas, but the essence of their strategy remains the same: elevating an authoritarian ruler while creating a narrative that positions him as a "champion of democracy." The many civilians massacred by Jolani's forces in Latakia and Suweida, the number of New Syrian Army fighters who cut their teeth in jihadist groups including ISIS, and the consequences of the Syrian Transitional Government's policies on the Syrian people are inconsequential. The only thing holding significance here is the alignment of the Syrian government with US interests; only then will the facade of "democracy" be stamped onto their Islamist regime.

It is in this context that the revolution in NES decided to take the path of political struggle, aiming for unity in Syria and calling for an end to the bloodshed. While this proves to be a long and difficult path, it is based on the belief that another reality, free from authoritarian regimes supported by the imperialists powers of the world, is possible. No guarantees offered by those states could ever answer the need of the revolution to defend itself.

Long live the revolution!

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# SDF AND SYRIAN GOVERNMENT FORCES CLASHES IN RAQQA PROVINCE

On November 20, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) clashed against Syrian government forces near Madan in southern Raqqa Province, accusing the Syrian government of collaborating with fighters affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and al Sham (ISIS). The SDF briefly seized control of several army positions before the Syrian army managed to reclaim the area. Two combatants from the 66th Division were reported killed during the clashes.
In a statement on November 19, the SDF suggested that the attack was prompted by the presence of foreign fighters linked to ISIS within government positions along the frontlines separating government and SDF forces. The SDF released footage purportedly obtained from a government reconnaissance drone, showing a fighter in military fatigues adorned with a patch of the shahada in white text on a black background.
These accusations emerge amidst ongoing discussions between the United States and Syria regarding Syria’s potential entry into the Global Coalition against ISIS.

# ISRAEL-SYRIA RELATIONS AND AGREEMENTS

On November 18, a Russian-Turkish military delegation conducted a tour at the former Russian positions in Syria. This tour is linked to a Russian initiative aimed at reintroducing Russian military police into southern Syria. This deployment is intended to serve as a buffer between the Israeli occupied Syrian territory and the Syrian forces.
This proposal comes amid negociations between Russia and Syria regarding their economic and military collaboration. Syria foreign ministry stated recently that Syria will not allow Russians to stay at their bases unless their presence “serves Syria’s interests.”
On November 15, Netanyahu engaged in discussions with Putin regarding "strategies to enhance stability in Syria". Historically, Israel did not oppose Russia’s presence in Syria under the former regime, during which Israeli-Russian military coordination reached its peak.
Despite U.S. efforts to facilitate negotiations between Syria and Israel, tensions remain elevated. Notably, last week, Israeli warplanes violated Syrian airspace, and Netanyahu visited positions in the Golan Heights occupied by the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF). This visit was condemned by the Syrian affair ministry.

# AL-SHARAA MEETING WITH AN ARAB TRIVAL SHEIKH

The Sheikh of the SDF-affiliated Shammar tribe engaged in discussions with Al-Sharaa regarding the significant role of Arab tribes in the Syrian political landscape. They reaffirmed the Shammar tribe's endorsement of the government alongside the SDF's integration framework agreement. Jarba's son is the commander of the Sanadid Forces, a militia within the SDF of approximately 3,000 Arab tribal fighters.
The SDF and Sanadid Forces organized the Sheikh's diplomatic visit to Damascus. While he expresses general support for the government, he has moderated his stance by refuting the government's assertions that the SDF aims for secession from Syria. He has also advocated for the formulation of a new constitution on the basis that the existing one fails to represent the entirety of the Syrian people, aligning with the SDF's position.

# MIDDLE-EAST PEACE AND SECURITY FORUM

On November 18, Mazloum Abdi, Ilham Ahmed, co-chair of the Syrian Democratic Council, Masoud Barzani, former President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, joined the Middle-East Peace and Security forum (MEPS). They engaged in critical discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration between different actors in Kurdistan. The forum was also joined by the Former Turkish Prime Minister.
Ilham Ahmed underscored the necessity of evolving attitudes towards the rights of all peoples in Syria, calling for mutual respect among diverse ethnic and political identities. Mazloum Abdi drew attention to recent developments regarding Abdullah Öcalan, indicating that the ongoing processes at İmralı, where Öcalan is incarcerated, present a significant opportunity for peace and reconciliation.
The forum ultimately functioned as a venue to advance the broader Kurdish political agenda, highlighting the imperative for unity among various factions and a coordinated approach to securing political representation in Syria.

# CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT:

- In Idlib dozens of teachers gathered outside the Idlib Education Directorate, holding banners calling for the dismissal of the Minister of Education and accusing him of “deliberately neglecting” the deteriorating state of education.
- In Suwayda Governorate, a group of women activists launched on Saturday a new women-led political movement to support “the cause of abducted women and document the violations” committed in the Jabal al-Arab region.
- The Syrian government launched judicial proceedings against 14 defendants involved in the Alawite massacres. The defendants face charges including sedition, sectarian incitement, and premeditated murder of civilians. 563 suspects have been referred to the judiciary.

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# EVALUATION

One of the drone operators fighting for the Syrian government was recorded with an ISIS patch on his plate carrier. SDF released the statement pointing out the danger of involving those fighters in government forces, shedding light on the legitimization of jihadist fighters by the state military aparatus. The credibility and veracity of these claims are contested by some US media, who argue that some fighters who are not connected to ISIS also sometimes wear the black and white patch.

While we don't see much point in debating those media, we would like to share perspective on the history of disinformation politics led by the US. Historically, the american imperialist state has demonstrated its capacity to fabricate "truth" from thin air to oppose revolutionary movements around the world.

In "Understanding Power," Noam Chomsky discusses the example of the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua, detailing the extensive campaign led by US entities to discredit the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN). Mainstream media outlets propagated misleading information about the FSLN’s governance, questioned the political rights of opposition groups and the existence of press freedoms, even denied that legitimate elections had occurred. The guerillas defending Nicaragua against US proxies - the Contras - were branded "Extremists Out of Control" and accused of committing atrocities.
This strategic disinformation was aimed at justifying the US-backed Contras’ so-called "war for democracy" portraying them as defenders against a supposed communist threat.

Of course, none of those allegations were true; the states of Latin America described by the american press at the time as "democratic", states like El Salvador and
Guatemala, were in fact authoritarian regimes backed by the US to suppress popular revolutionary movements. As Chomsky explained in his book: "In El Salvador and Guatemala, the governments are run by the military for the benefit of the local oligarchies - the landowners, rich businessmen, and rising professionals - and those people are tied up with the United States, so therefore those countries are 'democracies.' It doesn't matter if they blow up the independent press, kill off the political opposition, slaughter tens of thousands of people, and never run anything remotely like a free election, all of that is totally irrelevant. They're 'democracies,' because the right people are running them; if the right people aren't running them, then they're not 'democracies.'"

US politics may have evolved and changed since the times of the Sandinistas, but the essence of their strategy remains the same: elevating an authoritarian ruler while creating a narrative that positions him as a "champion of democracy." The many civilians massacred by Jolani's forces in Latakia and Suweida, the number of New Syrian Army fighters who cut their teeth in jihadist groups including ISIS, and the consequences of the Syrian Transitional Government's policies on the Syrian people are inconsequential. The only thing holding significance here is the alignment of the Syrian government with US interests; only then will the facade of "democracy" be stamped onto their Islamist regime.

It is in this context that the revolution in NES decided to take the path of political struggle, aiming for unity in Syria and calling for an end to the bloodshed. While this proves to be a long and difficult path, it is based on the belief that another reality, free from authoritarian regimes supported by the imperialists powers of the world, is possible. No guarantees offered by those states could ever answer the need of the revolution to defend itself.

Long live the revolution!

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#Syria #NES #SDF #DAANES #AANES #SNA #SDF #PYD #YPJ #YPG #HTS #Rojava #Kurdistan #Revolution #DefendRojava #Anarchy #Anarchism #Comrades #Internationalism #AbdullahOcalan #Öcalan #PKK #WomenLifeFreedom #TekosinaAnarsist

This didn't make it into the podcast but here is a photo of the view from Jinwar, an all women's village in North East Syria. You can find more information about the village here: https://womendefendrojava.net/en/2025/06/04/jinwar-a-womens-village-full-of-change-and-hope-in-north-and-east-syria/ #Rojava #Syria #DAANES

This didn't make it into the podcast but here is a photo of the view from Jinwar, an all women's village in North East Syria. You can find more information about the village here: https://womendefendrojava.net/en/2025/06/04/jinwar-a-womens-village-full-of-change-and-hope-in-north-and-east-syria/ #Rojava #Syria #DAANES

List of the main acronyms:

#HTS: Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, that now hold the Interim Government

#SDF: Syrian Democratic Forces, military coalition of defense forces in NES

#SNA: Syrian National Army, Islamist Turkish proxy forces

#FSA: Free Syrian Army, old name that was used as an umbrella for opposition groups against Assad

#MMC: Manbij Military council, local military branch of SDF

#SSG: Syrian Salvation Government, political front of HTS

#SIG: Syrian Interim Government: political front of SNA and Turkey

#DAANES: Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, political body in cooperation with SDF

#IDF: Israeli Defense Forces

#KRG: Kurdish Regional government of north Iraq

KDP/PDK: Kurdish Democratic Party, governing party in KRG, linked to Barzani clan.

#YNK/#PUK: Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, opposition party in KRG, linked to Talabani clan

#PYD: Partiya Yekitiya Democratic - Democratic Union Party, leading political party of DAANES

#ENKS: Kurdish national union party, a party in Rojava that is closely connected to KRG and Turkey

“In a statement issued today [thursday], the Social Affairs and Labor Authority of the Democratic Autonomous Administration for North and East Syria announced the dispatch of a batch of urgent humanitarian aid to Sweida Governorate, in direct response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation caused by recent developments on the ground.”

https://hawarnews.com/en/daa-sends-urgent-humanitarian-aid-to-sweida-calls-for-national-unity-efforts

#Sweida#Syria#DAANES

“In a statement issued today [thursday], the Social Affairs and Labor Authority of the Democratic Autonomous Administration for North and East Syria announced the dispatch of a batch of urgent humanitarian aid to Sweida Governorate, in direct response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation caused by recent developments on the ground.”

https://hawarnews.com/en/daa-sends-urgent-humanitarian-aid-to-sweida-calls-for-national-unity-efforts

#Sweida#Syria#DAANES

List of the main acronyms:

#HTS: Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, that now hold the Interim Government

#SDF: Syrian Democratic Forces, military coalition of defense forces in NES

#SNA: Syrian National Army, Islamist Turkish proxy forces

#FSA: Free Syrian Army, old name that was used as an umbrella for opposition groups against Assad

#MMC: Manbij Military council, local military branch of SDF

#SSG: Syrian Salvation Government, political front of HTS

#SIG: Syrian Interim Government: political front of SNA and Turkey

#DAANES: Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, political body in cooperation with SDF

#IDF: Israeli Defense Forces

#KRG: Kurdish Regional government of north Iraq

KDP/PDK: Kurdish Democratic Party, governing party in KRG, linked to Barzani clan.

#YNK/#PUK: Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, opposition party in KRG, linked to Talabani clan

#PYD: Partiya Yekitiya Democratic - Democratic Union Party, leading political party of DAANES

#ENKS: Kurdish national union party, a party in Rojava that is closely connected to KRG and Turkey