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Turkey Warns Kurds: Cut Ties with Israel or Face Action

8/13/2025

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on Syrian Kurdish groups to sever connections with Israel and align with the Syrian government, warning of possible military action if security issues remain unresolved. As tensions rise between the Syrian army and Kurdish forces, Syrian officials are in Ankara for crucial talks on security and cooperation.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on Syrian Kurdish groups to sever connections with Israel and align with the Syrian government, warning of possible military action if security issues remain unresolved. As tensions rise between the Syrian army and Kurdish forces, Syrian officials are in Ankara for crucial talks on security and cooperation.