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U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday any Turkish operation into northern Syria would be “unacceptable” and the United States would prevent unilateral incursions, as tensions between Washington and Ankara simmer. On Sunday, President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey, which already has a foothold in northwest Syria, will carry out …

THE LEVANT NEWS EXCLUSIVE – By Niazy G. Atay* – Turkey’s involvement in the Syrian crisis expanded to military action with the Operation Euphrates Shield (OES), initiated on 24 August. Hotly-debated issue of Turkey’s intervention to Syria at international and domestic levels came into existence following the reconciliation with Russia …

The Levant News — By Hassan Hassan* — The war against ISIL is changing, and how its opponents adapt will be a key test of the group’s ability to achieve its goals. A string of attacks and counter-attacks over the course of this year so far signal a major shift …

THE LEVANT – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) reportedly beheaded a famous female Kurdish freedom fighter known only as “Rehana.” The Women Protection Units (YPG) soldier fought against the terrorist group in Kobane, a strategically important border town in Syria near Turkey. A picture of Rehana making the V-sign became a widely-distributed image …