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Israel Backs Kurds Amid Syrian Attacks, Global Silence

1/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar voiced support for the Kurdish people, contrasting with governments silent on the Syrian regime's attacks.
More than 30,000 Kurds have fled Aleppo amid heavy bombardment.
Kurdish leaders, including Masrour Barzani, condemned assaults as demographic-change attempts.
Protests in Iran face diminishing international support as demonstrators, especially women, struggle against the regime's brutality.
The lack of solidarity from Hamas supporters highlights inconsistency in global responses to tyranny.

History

Historical Context

The Anfal campaign, conducted by the Iraqi government from February to September 1988, resulted in the deaths of approximately 100,000 Kurds and the displacement of hundreds of thousands. This brutal campaign, recognized as genocide, highlighted the longstanding struggles for Kurdish rights, which continue today as exemplified by Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's support for the Kurdish people against oppressive regimes.

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Story summary

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar voiced support for the Kurdish people, contrasting with governments silent on the Syrian regime's attacks.
More than 30,000 Kurds have fled Aleppo amid heavy bombardment.
Kurdish leaders, including Masrour Barzani, condemned assaults as demographic-change attempts.
Protests in Iran face diminishing international support as demonstrators, especially women, struggle against the regime's brutality.
The lack of solidarity from Hamas supporters highlights inconsistency in global responses to tyranny.

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