The Yinon Plan to destroy the Middle East for Israel’s benefit is trashing the US’ economy and reputation
The Yinon Plan, of 1982, to weaken the Muslim Middle East. Based on Israeli paranoia that Muslims are anti-Semitic by nature and want all Jews dead (a constant claim of Israeli propagandists).
The plan cynically aims to break up all of Israel’s neighbors using all kinds of sneaky tricks and lies, such as the proofless assertion that this or that country is using weapons of mass destruction or is developing a nuclear bomb.
The ridiculous notion that Muslims are born anti-Semitic is cover for the fact that the European Jewish terrorist groups (Irgun, Lehi and Haganah) actually used murder and ethnic cleansing to “found” Israel, for example, in the Deir Yassin massacre, in a terror campaign to eliminate the Arabs, whose ancestors had occupied the land for centuries.
Oded Yinon’s diabolical plan presumes that the self-immolating Washington regime will support Israel indefinitely regardless of the cost to the US taxpayer and regardless of Israeli atrocities and deceit.
So far, this assumption has been correct to the extent that the US is sacrificing the welfare and happiness of its own citizens to give Israel everything it wants under the pretext and guise of “security.” And to the extent that the military adventures that Washington Neocons embark upon to “defend” Israel are dragging us inexorably closer to a final nuclear Armageddon. This is the very definition of severe mental illness.
The now-famous story from Wesley Clark, told to him by another general, is that the US was going to take out 7 countries in five years, is another clue. These are countries that fall under the definition of countries to be invaded under the Yinon Plan.
For years, our best analysts speculated that we were invading these countries “for the oil.” But some of the countries in Clark’s list did not have enough oil to merit such a military action.
If we put two and two together, it is obvious, based on what we know about the Yinon Plan and General Clark’s revelations, that US invasions in the Middle East were for Israel’s benefit.
Neither Israel nor Washington cared a wit that each of our military adventures on behalf of Israel was another nail in the coffin of the US economy, which added together with other questionable expenses, have so far cost us $36 trillion, and this at the expense of social programs that would benefit needy Americans – who can no longer afford health care and health insurance.
Yinon Plan
https://muslimskeptic.com/2023/11/08/yinon-plan/
The Yinon Plan was first laid out in a 1982 article featured in the Hebrew journal Kivunim
(published by the World Zionist Organization’s department of Information in Jerusalem).
The article was authored by Oded Yinon – a former advisor to Ariel Sharon (an Israeli general who later became prime minister).
The Yinon Plan has played a key role in Zionist foreign policy since the 1980s. The powerful Israel lobby has also successfully pushed the US government into adopting the same plan.
The US government began to implement this plan partially in the 1990s. However, full implementation began in the early 2000s under George W. Bush. The plan still guides American policy to this day.
The basic aim of the Yinon Plan is to fatally weaken Muslim-majority states, especially in the Middle East. This involves promoting religious, sectarian, and ethnic divisions and conflict. Such is to be done within Muslim majority-states (e.g., Lebanon, Iraq, Syria). It is also to be done between these states (e.g., Gulf states versus Iraq, Saudi versus Iran).
It is assumed that Muslim-majority states will become weaker if there is conflict within them and between them. It is expected that these conflicts will cause complete economic ruin, millions of deaths, and tens of millions of refugees. The basic aim of the Yinon Plan is to fatally weaken Muslim-majority states, especially in the Middle East. This involves promoting religious, sectarian, and ethnic divisions and conflict. Such is to be done within Muslim majority-states (e.g., Lebanon, Iraq, Syria). It is also to be done between these states (e.g., Gulf states versus Iraq, Saudi versus Iran).
It is assumed that Muslim-majority states will become weaker if there is conflict within them and between them. It is expected that these conflicts will cause complete economic ruin, millions of deaths, and tens of millions of refugees
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The Yinon Plan promotes various forms of conflict.
It promotes conflicts between Muslims and Christians in the Middle East (e.g., in Lebanon, Egypt).
It promotes conflicts between different ethnicities in the Middle East (e.g., Arabs, Kurds, Turks).
It promotes sectarian conflicts between Muslims (e.g., Sunni, Twelver, Zaidi).
It promotes conflicts between different groups of Sunnis (e.g., Traditionalist, Sufi, Salafi, Ikhwani).
Conflict is promoted in many ways. The US sanctions and invades Muslim-majority countries, weakening and collapsing the governments. With no unifying central government, the population naturally splits into groups which fight one another for power.
More here
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US prepared Syrian armed group to oust al-Assad: The Telegraph [this was, of course, in support of the Yinon Plan]
By
Al Mayadeen English
Source: The Telegraph
Today 03:14
The US instructed and bolstered armed groups in southern Syria, weeks prior to the offensive that toppled al-Assad's regime.
The United States backed and prepared an armed group to join the offensive that ousted President Bashar al-Assad and forced a regime change in Syria, The Telegraph reported.
Revolutionary Commando Army (RCA) fighters, trained by Britain and the US, were told "this is your moment" during a briefing by US Special Forces stationed in the country before al-Assad was overthrown on December 8.
The RCA is an armed group established by defected Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops and is headquartered in the al-Tanf area, near the Syria-Jordan-Iraq border area, in southern Syria. US forces are also stationed in the al-Tanf area, where they claim to be fighting ISIS and terrorism in the region. The group has now filled a major void vacated by the former regime forces, taking over one-fifth of the country's territory and pockets north of the capital.
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The Telegraph reported that the remarks of RCA fighters indicate that Washington had prior knowledge of the offensive, which was mainly led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The RCA was told to increase its forces and prepare for an attack that could "end" the Syrian regime.
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Here’s your air strike update for Jan 20, 2024
Search phrases for those who want to do their own research:
EN phrase for translation: Dec 20, 2024, russian missiles, drones, bombs hit Ukraine
Translated into RU: 20 декабря, 2024, российские ракеты, беспилотники, бомбы поражают Украину
Google translate:
https://translate.google.com/?sl=auto&tl=en&op=translate
To optimize results, searches must be done in Yandex search –
Translation with my notes in bold and in [brackets]
December 20, 2024, 15:01
Retaliatory strikes were carried out on a plant in Kyiv, as well as MLRS positions and an SBU [Ukraine Security Service] command post
Russian troops liberated two more settlements in the DPR: Uspenovka, an important defense hub for the Ukrainian Armed Forces southwest of Kurakhovo, and Novopustynka near Krasnoarmeysk. There are details of the battles. First, a massive artillery barrage. The enemy tried to bring up reinforcements, but the vehicles were blown up by mines. The remaining ones were finished off by drone operators. And now the decisive assault.
Also, during the week, Annovka, Vesely Gai, Elizavetovka, Trudovoye, Pushkino, Starye Terny, Novy Komar and Zelenovka came under Russian control.
Footage from the Kharkiv region. The rotation of militants was disrupted. FPV drones worked on an enemy armored vehicle. In addition, over the course of a week, the Russian army carried out more than two dozen high-precision group strikes on the Ukrainian rear.
And just one of them was this morning. A retaliatory strike. The Ministry of Defense reports: this is our response to the militants' attempt to attack the Kamensky Combine in the Rostov Region last Wednesday. Then, let us recall, they struck with American ATACAMS and British Storm Shadow missiles. Nine out of ten were shot down by Russian air defense. One deviated from the target and damaged a technical structure. And here is the response that the department warned about.
Russian Defense Ministry: "In response to the actions of the Kyiv regime, supported by Western curators, this morning a group strike with long-range precision weapons was carried out on the SBU command post, the Kyiv design bureau "Luch", which designs and manufactures the Neptune missile systems, the Olkha ground-based cruise missiles, as well as the positions of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system. The strike targets were achieved. All objects were hit."
And now the Russian army is advancing in the Kursk border area. Concentrations of saboteur forces on the territory of the Russian Federation and in the Sumy region of Ukraine have been hit. The enemy tried to regain the positions several times, but to no avail. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian military repelled four counterattacks. More than 300 militants were eliminated during the fighting. Three tanks, an armored personnel carrier, and an electronic warfare station were destroyed. And also more than a dozen armored vehicles.
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08:29 20.12.2024 (updated: 13:08 20.12.2024)
A series of explosions thundered in Kyiv
Powerful explosions thundered in Kyiv amid air raid siren
MOSCOW, December 20 — RIA Novosti. Explosions thundered in Kyiv, the Ukrainian publication "Obshchestvennoye Novosti" reported on its Telegram channel, citing its correspondents.
"A new series of explosions in the capital," the publication says.
"Obshchestvennoye" has already reported on explosions in Kyiv, according to the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko, they were related to the operation of the air defense system.
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, after the explosions, a fire broke out in warehouses with an area of 15 thousand square meters in the Boryspil district of the Kyiv region. Firefighters from the Boryspil airport and a fire train arrived to extinguish the fire.
On the morning of December 20, an air raid alert was in effect throughout Ukraine.
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Translation with my notes in bold and in [brackets]
https://ren.tv/news/v-mire/1291960-udar-vozmezdiia-po-kievu-kakie-tseli-porazila-armiia-rossii
December 20, 2024, 12:26
Retaliatory strike on Kyiv: what targets did the Russian army hit
Russian missile forces launched a new retaliatory strike on the capital of Ukraine in response to Western long-range attacks on the Rostov region. There were three targets in Kyiv today, and each has a special significance. Correspondent Roman Polshakov will explain the details in the REN TV story.
An entire block has been cordoned off in the center of Kyiv since early morning. All cameras are pointed in one direction.
A person behind the scenes introduces himself as an employee of the Security Service of Ukraine and forbids filming anything except the business center. It is understandable: there is an SBU command post nearby, and they used the business center for their own needs.
In this business center, oddly enough, there has not been a single free space for rent since the summer of 2023. And it is very convenient for the SBU - autonomous power supply, a two-level underground parking lot that can be used as a bomb shelter. According to the official statement of the Russian Ministry of Defense, this is a response to the recent missile strike on the Rostov region.
"In response to the actions of the Kyiv regime, supported by Western curators, on the morning of December 20, a group strike with long-range precision weapons was carried out on the SBU command post, the Kyiv design bureau "Luch", as well as the position of the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system," the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
The vaunted air defense did not help. Along with the Patriot system, the Luch design bureau, one of the largest enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, was also on fire. The Stugna-P ATGM, the Neptune anti-ship missiles, and the Olkha rocket systems were developed there.
"The Patriot system does not fulfill its task, is it the most advanced now in America and the West? The longest-range, as they thought. All prestige, everything is sold in many countries. And now all this cannot be shot down, not to mention the Oreshnik, well, in principle, it cannot shoot down the Kinzhal," said military expert Vasily Dandykin. [Actually, NO air defense system anywhere can shoot down a hypersonic missile such as the Kinzhal]
The warehouses near Kiev, in Boryspil, where foreign weapons and ammunition were stored, were also destroyed.
"As for the escalation, provoked by the countries of the collective West, when a decision was made to use foreign-made missiles against targets on the territory of the Russian Federation. And you know that such strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation were carried out. And you know that the president said that there would be a response each time. This is in line with what the president spoke about this. You see that the responses follow as the president said," said Dmitry Peskov.
According to some information, eight missiles hit military-industrial facilities in Kyiv on the night of December 20. According to the first reports from the Kyiv regime, they shot them all down at first. [Such a stupid lie! As I wrote above, no air defense can shoot down a hypersonic missile] However, there was a discrepancy – the footage of the hits began to instantly spread across social networks.
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Electronic Intifada w Jon Elmer
Good clips of Israeli tanks and bulldozers being destroyed by fighters
https://yandex.com/video/preview/17478342049703578875
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Mercouris confirms my last comments on Putin NOT agreeing to talk to Zelensky unless a vote taken
Putin, no deal, talks, truce with illegitimate Zelensky – Meltdown, huge strike rocks Kiev
https://yandex.com/video/preview/9622020553183359529
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Video:
Putin tells Netanhyahu: Leave Golan Heights now or face consequences
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Another cutting article by the perspicacious Finian Cunnngham:
Click on the following to see his other excellent articles:
https://strategic-culture.su/contributors/finian-cunningham/
and note in particular the following ones:
https://strategic-culture.su/news/2024/12/18/macron-and-rutte-most-dangerous-european-lackeys/
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https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/507667/Funding-war-with-taxes-27K-per-U-S-citizen
By Soheila Zarfam
Funding war with taxes: $27K per U.S. citizen
Politics
December 18, 2024 - 21:54
U.S. continues to complain about Iran as its military budget outpaces Tehran's alleged spending by 54 times
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Our thanks to AN for this:
Yes, Washigton did it! The US has been involved in illegal chemical and biological research since 1943.
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A Satanist wishes me a Merry Christmas
The president of Conservative Theological University (apparently Gene A. Youngblood), in Jacksonvillel, FL, sent me a boilerplate about the Christmas story today.
I asked him if he stood with Israel
From: DON HANK [mailto:zoilandon@msn.com]
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2024 9:17 AM
To: president@conservative.edu
Subject: Re: CTU Didaskalos- Dec 2024 GOD WITH US
Do you stand with Israel?
From: Conservative Theological University <president@conservative.edu>
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2024 2:17 PM
To: zoilandon@msn.com <zoilandon@msn.com>
Subject: CTU Didaskalos- Dec 2024 GOD WITH US
ABSOLUTELY, WE STAND WITH ANS ON THE WORD OF GOD, AND WE PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM, Ps 122:6
Merry Christmas
After all the murders of innocents in Palestine, you still stand with Israel?
Anyone who supports the murders, atrocities and genocide of Israel today, after over a full year of solid atrocities is NOT a Christian.
Only a Satanist could support this.
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US officials rush to meet HTS head choppers shortly after their illegal takeover of Syria, and talk of dropping terrorist designation.
But the US never ONCE talked to the Assad government, which was never proven to have committed terrorism! And Assad was elected president. No one ever elected Jovani!
What’s more, the US sends money and arms to a KNOWN terrorist regime (Israel) that routinely slaughters innocents in Palestine!
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Our thanks to AN for this:
https://www.unz.com/jcook/israel-not-the-liberators-of-damascus-will-decide-syrias-fate/
"Syria’s future under al-Qaeda spin-off HTS will come in two flavours only. Either submit and collude like the West Bank, or end up wrecked like Gaza."
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https://alkhanadeq.org.lb/post/8055/الأكراد-السوريون-وإسرائيل-علاقة-ملتبسة-في-خضم-تحولات-جيوسياسية
Thursday, December 19, 2024 04:01
Syrian Kurds and Israel: An Ambiguous Relationship Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Syrian Kurds
The Kurds in Syria constitute a significant ethnic minority that has long sought its national and cultural rights. With the outbreak of the war on Syria in 2011, the Kurds emerged as a major active force in the northeast of the country, exploiting the power vacuum left by the decline of the Syrian government. The culmination of this political and military rise was the establishment of the “Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria” (Rojava) in 2013, an experience that the Syrian Kurdish parties say in their literature is unique in democratic federalism and emphasizes direct democracy, gender equality, and coexistence between different ethnic groups.
But this ambitious project, known as “Rojava” or “Western Kurdistan,” faces existential challenges, most notably ongoing Turkish threats and conflict with armed Islamist groups. Moreover, the complex situation of the Kurds in Syria, and their ambiguous relationship with various regional and international powers, raises questions about the nature of their relations with Israel. Studying this relationship, which is characterized by ambiguity and informality, constitutes an important case in analyzing policies and the intersection of interests in the Middle East.
Kurds in Syria: A Journey from Marginalization to Self-Building
The history of the Kurdish presence in Syria goes back centuries, and witnessed multiple stages of interaction with the Syrian state and society. During the Ottoman period, the Kurds enjoyed a degree of autonomy in some areas, but this situation changed with the establishment of the Syrian Republic in the twentieth century.
The Emergence of the Kurdish Movement:
In the mid-twentieth century, the Kurdish political movement in Syria began to crystallize, with the emergence of secret political parties that sought to defend Kurdish rights and demand autonomy. One of the most important of these parties is the Kurdish Democratic Party in Syria, which was founded in 1957. The Kurdish movement faced major challenges due to its clash with the Syrian authorities and internal divisions, in addition to conflicting interests with regional powers such as Turkey
.The Syrian War and the Kurds’ Opportunity:
The 2011 war represented a historic opportunity for the Kurds in Syria. As the Syrian state’s control over the north of the country waned, the Kurds declared the establishment of the “Autonomous Administration” in Rojava. Through the People’s Protection Units (YPG) and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Kurds were able to protect their areas from attacks by armed groups, including ISIS. They also established self-governing institutions, held local elections, and sought to build a political system that takes into account Rojava’s ethnic and cultural diversity.
Key Challenges
Despite the political and military gains achieved by the Kurds in Syria, Rojava, as an experiment in self-governance, still faces existential challenges that threaten its future:
_The Continuing Turkish Threat: Turkey poses the most significant threat to Rojava. Ankara sees the Democratic Union Party (PYD), which dominates Rojava, as an extension of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which it classifies as a terrorist organization. Turkey has launched several military operations against the Kurds in northern Syria, including Operations Euphrates Shield (2016), Olive Branch (2018), and Peace Spring (2019). Turkey constantly threatens to launch new military operations to invade Rojava, expel the Kurds from the border areas, and establish a “safe zone” under its control, and thus the Turkish threat constitutes a major obstacle to the stability of Rojava and the development of its institutions. _ Internal conflicts and divisions: The Kurds in Syria do not form a single bloc, but there are internal divisions and tensions between the various parties and factions. The main dispute is between the PYD, which dominates Rojava, and the Kurdish National Council (ENKS), which enjoys the support of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq. These divisions weaken the Kurdish position in general, and affect the Kurds' ability to confront external threats and build a stable system of government. There are also tensions between Kurds and Arabs in Rojava, especially in Arab-majority areas, where the PYD is accused of marginalizing Arabs and imposing its policies on them.
_The deteriorating economic situation: Rojava suffers from difficult economic conditions, due to the blockade imposed by Turkey and the lack of international recognition. The blockade leads to a shortage of basic resources, and hinders trade and investment. In addition, reliance on agriculture as a primary source of income makes Rojava vulnerable to economic crises, especially in light of climate change and the decline in agricultural production. The deteriorating economic situation is an obstacle to the development of Rojava and the building of its institutions. It should be noted here that the Kurds of Syria were not allowed to benefit from the presence of oil in a beneficial way because the Americans controlled it and allowed a section of the Syrian Kurds (SDF) to benefit from the guarding and commercial mediation services that the SDF provided to them. The Americans did not give the Kurds more than 10% of the oil revenues and invested the rest in their interests. _Lack of international recognition and suspended legal status: Rojava is not internationally recognized as an independent entity, which limits its ability to build formal diplomatic relations and obtain international support. Its legal status is suspended, and is linked to the future of the political solution in Syria.
Kurdish-Israeli relations in Syria: history and reality
Historical background: Chronology of Israeli-Kurdish-Syrian relations
Israel has a long history of relations with the Kurds, especially with the Kurds of Iraq. In the 1960s and 1970s, Israel provided covert support to the Kurds of Iraq in their struggle against the Iraqi government, including military training and logistical assistance. This cooperation was driven by shared interests, as Israel saw the Kurds of Iraq as a potential ally. Israeli policy toward the Kurds has evolved over the years, influenced by developments in the region. With the outbreak of the Syrian civil war and the rise of the PYD in Rojava, the relationship between Israel and the Kurds of Syria has become more complex. Given the covert and informal nature of these relations, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact timing of their beginning, or to track all the developments that have taken place. However, based on the available information, the following timeline can be deduced:
- Before 2011, before the war on Syria: Contacts between Israel and the Syrian Kurds were very limited, if any. The Israeli focus was on containing Syria and supporting the internal opposition, and the Kurds in Syria were not a priority in Israeli foreign policy.
- 2011-2014 The beginning of the war and the rise of ISIS: With the outbreak of the war and the emergence of the Kurds as an effective force in the north, Israeli interest in them increased. Communication between the two sides began, albeit informally, especially in the context of the war against ISIS.
- 2014-2017 The American-Kurdish alliance: With the formation of the international coalition led by the United States against ISIS, in which the Kurds were a major partner, the opportunities for cooperation between Israel and the Kurds in Syria increased, albeit indirectly. Israel provided some humanitarian assistance to the Kurds, and Israeli officials expressed their initial support for the right of self-determination for the Kurds.
-2017-2024 Decline in US support and partial withdrawal: With the decline of ISIS and the withdrawal of US forces from northern Syria, the challenges facing the Syrian Kurds increased, and the Turkish threat escalated. During this period, the Israeli position on the Syrian Kurds was ambiguous, between the desire to support them and the caution against antagonizing Turkey.
-2024 Fall of the Syrian regime: The fall of the Syrian regime was a turning point in the situation in Syria, and will certainly affect the relationship between Israel and the Syrian Kurds. The challenges facing the Kurds increased, during this period, the rapprochement between Israel and other groups in Syria, such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, increased, which may affect the relationship with the Kurds.
Israel's strategy and principles in the relationship with the Syrian Kurds
It can be said that Israel adopts a pragmatic approach towards the Syrian Kurds, and it is trying to take advantage of opportunities for cooperation with them without getting involved in conflicts or modifying alliances in a way that harms its strategic interests. The future of the relationship between Israel and the Syrian Kurds is open to various possibilities, and will depend on developments in the situation in Syria and the region, and the decisions of the leadership of the Syrian Kurds themselves.
Israel's strategy towards the Syrian Kurds is characterized by the following principles:
_Pragmatism and national interest: Israel sees the Kurds as a potential partner in confronting common threats, such as extremist armed groups like ISIS. However, it also takes into account the sensitivity of the political and security situation in the region, and tries to avoid any step that might lead to an escalation of tension or harm its relations with other powers, such as Türkiye and the United States.
_Limited support and political caution: Israel expresses principled support for the right of self-determination of the Kurds in general, but is cautious in its dealings with the Kurds of Syria, especially the PYD, due to its association with the PKK, which is considered Turkey's number one enemy. Israel has always avoided causing problems with Turkey in areas that Turkey considers to be at the core of its influence in northern Syria. For the same reason, Israel has not provided tangible support to Rojava, and has not recognized it as an independent entity.
_Secret cooperation and unwillingness to escalate: Israel focuses on secret cooperation with the Kurds of Syria in areas such as security and intelligence, and it is trying to avoid any step that might lead to an escalation of the conflict with Turkey.
Therefore, Israel's position is subject to several factors:
_Developments in Syria: Developments in Syria, especially the future of Rojava and the conflict with Turkey, will affect Israel's position on the Kurds of Syria. The issue of Kurdish autonomy in Syria is very sensitive and full of political complications. Turkey, a major regional player and NATO member, strongly opposes Kurdish independence, viewing it as a threat to its national security. This objection has placed constraints on Israel’s ability to publicly support the Syrian Kurds’ quest for full independence. Israel, mindful of its relationship with Turkey and the potential consequences of openly supporting Kurdish independence, will navigate this complex political landscape carefully. Turkey’s strong opposition to any form of Kurdish autonomy presents a significant challenge for Israel in its relationship with the Syrian Kurds. Israel faces a thorny dilemma, trying to balance its security concerns and strategic interests while maintaining working relations with Turkey.
_The Positions of Regional and International Powers: The dynamics between Israel and the Syrian Kurds are also influenced by the interests of other regional powers, including Turkey, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Turkey’s strong opposition to Kurdish autonomy has been a significant constraint on Israeli policy. Despite its government’s good relations with the Americans, Iraq views the Syrian Kurds, Washington’s allies, as a potential threat to Iraq if the Kurdistan Region of Iraq resumes its attempts at independence from the center, as it will find in the Syrian Kurds a potential extension of the independent region that the Kurds of Iraq may form. It is not possible to determine in the future the fate of Iranian policy and its directions towards Syria after the fall of the regime and the arrival of a government that considers the Syrian Kurdish independence movement a threat to the project of the new Syria that it announced its intention to unify under the new framework headed by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. In contrast, despite the decline or even the absence of the Iranian presence in Syria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which shares Israel and Turkey’s fears of Iran’s return in a new form to the Syrian arena in agreement with its new rulers, seeks, as does the UAE, to maintain a degree of support for the Syrian Kurdish groups. These competing regional interests create a complex web of relationships that Israel must navigate in its interactions with the Syrian Kurds. The divergent positions of the regional powers towards the Syrian Kurds add another layer of complexity to the situation. _National Interest Calculations: The Israeli national interest will ultimately determine Israel’s position on the Syrian Kurds, and will balance the benefits of cooperating with them against the risks of alienating other parties in the region, especially Turkey.
The relationship after the fall of the regime
The fall of the Syrian state under President Bashar al-Assad in 2024 was a turning point in the political and security landscape in Syria, and directly affected the status of the Kurds and their relations with regional and international powers, including Israel. The collapse of the regime led to a power vacuum, and competition between various forces to fill this vacuum, which increased the complexity of the situation and the uncertainty of the future. In this context, the relationship between Israel and the Syrian Kurds has become more ambiguous, as a set of conflicting factors intersect, creating opportunities and challenges at the same time.
العوامل Influential:
A) Competition between regional powers over Kurdish influence: Months before the fall of the Syrian state, various regional powers, including Turkey and the Arab powers, began competing to win the favor of the Kurds in Syria. Each party tried to use the Kurds as a tool to achieve its strategic goals in Syria. This competition will intensify after the fall of the regime and will put the Syrian Kurds in a difficult position, as they will try to balance their relations with various powers and avoid antagonizing any party. In this context, the relationship with Israel could be a pressure card in the hands of the Kurds, to gain Israeli support or use it as a means of negotiating with other powers.
B) The escalation of the Turkish threat and the search for allies: With the reduction of the presence of US forces in northern Syria, the Turkish threat to the Syrian Kurds has escalated. Turkey has launched several military operations against the Kurds in northern Syria, and is constantly threatening to invade Rojava. In light of this growing threat, which has become a reality after Turkey's allies took control of the government and greatly strengthened Turkish influence, this may push the Kurds of Syria towards rapprochement with Israel in search of protection and security support. There may be intelligence or even military cooperation between the two sides, albeit undeclared. However, this rapprochement faces major challenges, due to the sensitivity of the political situation and Turkish and Arab pressures.
C) The position of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and the Islamic groups: Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, as an Islamic group (its roots are Al-Qaeda), poses a threat to the Kurds of Syria. Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham publicly opposes any relationship with Israel, although it does not confront the Israeli military operations in Syria, which have developed significantly after the fall of the regime. Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and its leader al-Julani may use the excuse that if they target the Kurds of Syria if they develop relations with Israel, they have betrayed their Syrian affiliation and identity. This forces the Kurds to be cautious in their dealings with Israel and avoid any step that may lead to an escalation of the conflict with Hay'at Tahrir.
d) The relationship between Israel and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham: The period following the fall of the Syrian regime witnessed a rapprochement, albeit formal, on the part of the leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Muhammad al-Julani, towards Israel after he asserted in an interview with the British newspaper The Times: "Not to allow the use of Syrian territory to carry out operations against Israel." This implicit attempt at rapprochement, by the new Syrian leadership, although limited and unofficial and did not receive an Israeli response, the frequency of such signals and the possibility of Israel responding to them in the future with similar positive signals raises concerns among the Kurds of Syria, who see Hay'at Tahrir as a threat to their interests. They see this rapprochement as an indication of their being crowded out, or as a push to reconsider their relationship with Israel.
Possible scenarios for the future of the relationship between Israel and the Kurds of Syria
The future of the relationship between Israel and the Kurds of Syria is considered ambiguous, and it is difficult to predict accurately. There are several possible scenarios, ranging from cautious rapprochement to complete rupture, through a temporary alliance or maintaining the status quo. The course of this relationship depends on developments in the situation in Syria, the positions of regional and international powers, especially the United States and Turkey, and most importantly, the decisions of the leadership of the Syrian Kurds themselves.
_The scenario of cautious and pragmatic rapprochement: This scenario is considered the most likely at the present time. In this scenario, secret security and intelligence cooperation between Israel and the Syrian Kurds may continue. The two sides may exchange intelligence information about the activities of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Shiite factions that were operating in Syria before the fall of the regime, given the somewhat significant presence in Lebanon through the Lebanese Kurds and in Iraq through the relationship with the components of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the PKK organization, which has strong influence in the Syrian and Iraqi geographies. There may be limited coordination between the SDF and the enemy's security services in some security operations. However, Israel and the Syrian Kurds will be keen to keep this cooperation secret, in order to avoid angering Turkey and the Arab countries, and to maintain American support. There will be no official or public relations between the two sides, and each side will try to avoid antagonizing the other.
_Tactical and circumstantial alliance scenario: In this scenario, if the conflict with Turkey or other anti-Kurdish groups, such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham or remnants of ISIS, escalates, the Syrian Kurds may turn to Israel as a temporary ally, seeking protection and support. This alliance may provide limited military or logistical support to the Kurds, and may also include intelligence sharing and coordination of political positions. However, this alliance will remain fragile, and dependent on developments in Syria. If relations between the Kurds of Syria and Turkey improve - it should be noted that the PYD is the Syrian branch of the PKK, the most powerful Turkish Kurdish organization - or if the threat posed by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham declines, this alliance may quickly collapse. This scenario also depends on the approval of the United States, which may oppose any overt alliance between the Kurds of Syria and Israel. _The estrangement and hostility scenario: In this scenario, if Israel strengthens its relations with parties hostile to the Kurds, such as Turkey or Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or if the Syrian Kurds take a hostile stance towards Israel, this will lead to a estrangement between the two sides, and may turn into open hostility. This scenario is considered medium-probability at the present time.
_The status quo and mutual disregard scenario: In this scenario, the status quo continues without major change. The relationship between Israel and the Syrian Kurds remains informal and limited, and each side tries to avoid antagonizing the other. The Syrian Kurds focus on their internal priorities and avoid getting involved in regional conflicts. Israel maintains its relations with other powers in the region, without prioritizing the relationship with the Syrian Kurds. This scenario is likely if there are no major developments in the situation in Syria or the region, or if neither side’s calculations change
.Conclusion
1) The future of the relationship between Israel and the Kurds of Syria is open to various possibilities. There are factors that may push for rapprochement, and others that may hinder it.
2) Much will depend on developments in the situation in Syria and the region, the positions of regional and international powers, and above all, the decisions of the Kurds in Syria themselves.
3) The Kurds are likely to continue to exercise caution in their dealings with Israel, in order to preserve their interests in the region, but they will not close the door to possible cooperation in the future, if circumstances permit.
4) Confronting common threats may be an incentive for rapprochement between Israel and the Kurds of Syria, but the political and security challenges remain significant and require a pragmatic and cautious approach on the part of each party.
5) The facts indicate that the relationship between Israel and the Kurds of Syria is complex and not fully understood. Further research and study are needed to understand the nature of this relationship and its future developments. The focus can be on studying the positions of the various Syrian Kurdish parties and factions towards Israel, and analyzing the internal and external factors that influence these positions.
6) The complex geopolitical context in Syria and the region must be understood to analyze the relationship between Israel and the Syrian Kurds. The focus can be on studying the influence of regional and international powers, such as Turkey, Iran, and the United States, on this relationship.
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"The ridiculous notion that Muslims are born anti-Semitic is cover for the fact that the European Jewish terrorist groups (Irgun, Lehi and Haganah) actually used murder and ethnic cleansing to “found” Israel, for example, in the Deir Yassin massacre, in a terror campaign to eliminate the Arabs, whose ancestors had occupied the land for centuries."
One definition I've always found helpful, as well as accurate: 'an antisemite is anyone not liked by the Jews'.
Oh, darn. Who would not all of a sadistic and cruel and butchery tribe or group or peoples gone? Israelis are sadists.Full stop.
Listen to David Swanson at the end of my piece.
https://open.substack.com/pub/paulokirk/p/a-nation-of-scalpers-and-immolators?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5i319
Powerful.