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The end of the SDF: What the dissolution means for the Kurds and Sharaa's state - opinion
Following an agreement with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the SDF's mission ended and was being dissolved "as an independent military force" and being integrated into the Syrian army.
Yazidi fighters disarm in Iraq's Sinjar after a decade of division - what comes next? - analysis
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, what has happened to al-Qaeda? - explainer
Israeli resident charged over ISIS ties, marking fourth in under two weeks
Iraq completes investigation into thousands of ISIS detainees formerly held in Syria - report
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had been holding them until the SDF and Syrian government agreed to integrate, at which time US Central Command decided to facilitate a mass transfer.
Former IDF soldier charged for affiliating himself with ISIS, watching terror training videos
The suspect, Khamis Su'ad, had served in the IDF between 2017 and 2019 and had allegedly exhibited a growing interest in ISIS since 2023.
Yemeni anti-Houthi coalition kills Islamic State's chief spokesperson, state security service says
Islamic State's official media has not confirmed or denied the raid or Abu Hudhayfa al-Ansari's death at the time of writing.
Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis
The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.
Hasan Piker incites millions against Jews, and the silence is deafening - opinion
An influencer with a massive following sits in front of the camera, victim-blaming Jews, and the world stays silent
As US considers cutting funds from Kurdish forces, concerns rise over stability in Middle East
The Peshmerga have played a key role over the years fighting ISIS and securing the autonomous Kurdistan Region. However, efforts to reform them have not proceeded as planned.
Shin Bet, police indict Arab teenagers for allegedly swearing loyalty to ISIS, planning attacks
The minor, a 16-year-old, was arrested earlier this month after an investigation uncovered that he had allegedly sworn loyalty to ISIS.
Kurdish women helped defeat ISIS in Syria. What is next for them as SDF dissolves? - analysis
Will the women who played such a heroic and key role in defeating ISIS receive new roles in Syria's new security force, or be left behind?
Australia’s royal commission on antisemitism to conclude hearings after Bondi Beach attack
Following the conclusion of testimony, the commission, headed by former High Court justice Virginia Bell, will convene to draft the final report, expected to be ready by December.
Syrian Democratic Forces commander lands in Damascus for national unification talks - report
The SDF was the key force that helped defeat ISIS. It was backed by the US. Now it is integrating into the new Syrian security forces.
