Recap: Escalation in NE Syria Continues
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
December 2, 2022
Turkey does not seem to have backing from the U.S. and Russia on a potential ground invasion.
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Turkey does not seem to have backing from the U.S. and Russia on a potential ground invasion.
The U.S. position towards the Turkish operation in northern Syria is surrounded by a state of ambiguity, according to North Press.
The Russian offer stipulates the withdrawal of PYD forces from Tal Rifaat and its surroundings to Sheikh Maqsoud in Aleppo, according to Orient Net.
Ankara wants the return of Syrian regime institutions as an alternative to the SDF, according to Baladi News.
The SDF suggested Turkish ground invasion despite U.S. assurances, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The SDF stressed its commitment to the de-escalation agreement with Turkey, according to Syria TV.
The decision to attack could come at any moment, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The SDF informed the coalition forces of its decision to suspend joint military and security operations targeting ISIS, according to Syria TV.
Erdogan confirmed that he did not hold any meetings with the U.S. or Russian president regarding the operation, according to Athr Press.
Turkey could start a major military operation in Syria, according to Baladi News.
The American and Turkish sides are pressuring each other in order to accept the other’s project, according to al-Watan.
In Syria, opponents found in oil a rare point of consensus to cooperate and pick clean the country’s wealth and revenues, according to Ibrahim Hamidi for Asharq al-Awsat.
Rayburn said the U.S. should focus on the vital area between the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Zakros on the Iranian border, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The U.S. is increasing its presence in Syria, according to Athr Press.
Lebanon is still mediating between the United States and Syria over the fate of American journalist Austin Tice, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Turkish intervention in Northwestern Syria occurred due to American pressure.
Lavrentiev pointed out that restoring Syrian-Turkish relations to their normal level requires good intentions from the Turkish leadership, according to al-Watan.
WHO confirmed in a statement that a probe was ongoing, describing it as “protracted and complex,” according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Emirati businessman Abdullah al-Shaibani has revealed Emirati plans for tourism and real estate projects in Syria soon, according to Hastag Syria.
Azaz has seen street protests in the last two days opposed to the extremists’ entry, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
