Syrian army targets Kurdish forces in Aleppo, Israel sounds the alarm

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused the Syrian government of targeting the Kurdish population in Aleppo, warning that violence could escelate if the international community remains silent. Syrian government forces began a new military campaign in Aleppo on Thursday, announcing precision strikes against Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions in several northern neighborhoods of the city.

The operation prompted authorities to enforce a citywide curfew in affected districts and warn residents to avoid areas of active fighting. According to Syria’s military operations command, movement was banned from 1:30 p.m. in Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafiya, and Bani Zayd, with restrictions to remain in place until further notice. The army said the measures were taken to protect civilians as operations progressed.

Earlier in the day, local authorities opened two temporary humanitarian corridors to allow residents to leave conflict zones. The evacuation window, which lasted three hours, enabled civilians to reach safer parts of the city before the curfew took effect. Turkey signaled it could assist the campaign if formally requested by Damascus, according to a statement from the Turkish Defense Ministry. Both Syria and Turkey consider the SDF a terrorist organization.  (Ed note: The US and Israel support the SDF.  Turkey and Syria want to kill the Kurds.)   (Read More)