Turkey’s Actions in Northern Syria Raise Concern in Washington
Tensions escalate as U.S. Republican senators warn Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of possible sanctions if a ceasefire is not achieved with Kurdish forces in Syria. Concurrently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirms Israel’s indefinite presence at Mount Hermon. Kurdish forces express readiness for a comprehensive ceasefire and propose a demilitarized zone overseen by the U.S. Meanwhile, suspicion grows within Turkey regarding U.S. support for the Kurds, as Congress signals a bleak outlook for Turkey amidst rising bipartisan pressure for sanctions.