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Yahoo
5 days ago
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U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday
DUBAI (Reuters) -U.S-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday. GHF had said earlier that its sites would not open at their usual time due to maintenance and repair work. It did not say when aid distribution would resume. The group, which has been fiercely criticised by humanitarian organisations, including the United Nations, began distributing aid last week. The U.N. has warned that most of Gaza's 2.3 million population is at risk of famine after an 11-week Israeli blockade of the enclave.
Straits Times
5 days ago
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- Straits Times
U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday
Palestinians carry aid supplies which they received from the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 3, 2025, in this screengrab taken from video. Reuters TV via REUTERS/ File Photo U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday DUBAI - U.S-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday. GHF had said earlier that its sites would not open at their usual time due to maintenance and repair work. It did not say when aid distribution would resume. The group, which has been fiercely criticised by humanitarian organisations, including the United Nations, began distributing aid last week. The U.N. has warned that most of Gaza's 2.3 million population is at risk of famine after an 11-week Israeli blockade of the enclave. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Washington Post
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group
ISTANBUL — Turkey's foreign minister said Friday that Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a U.S-backed Kurdish-led armed group , expressing concern over potential future provocations and plots that could threaten Turkey's security. Hakan Fidan, speaking in an interview with the Turkish TV100 channel, said Turkey had relayed its concerns to Syrian officials in a sudden visit to Syria on Thursday. 'If there is an agreement signed with good intentions, let it be done, but there may be some problems or mines planted for the future,' he said. 'We as Turkey are monitoring these very closely.' The agreement to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, into the Syrian government followed fierce clashes that erupted last week between government security forces and gunmen loyal to ousted leader Bashar Assad . Fidan said Turkey does not see the deal as granting autonomy to the SDF. 'No one should feel like a minority but should feel like they are a special part of a greater prosperity by benefiting from equal opportunities,' he said. The SDF is a U.S.-backed Kurdish military alliance in northeastern Syria that has a presence in most of the territory in that part of the country. Turkey designates the SDF and its military arm, the People's Protection Units, or YPG, as terrorist organizations because of their links to the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party. Addressing a question on whether the YPG and SDF could be integrated into the Syrian army without laying down arms, Fidan said the issue had been discussed with the new Syrian leaders, including interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa . He said Turkey's top intelligence officials were also present and that Turkey would remain vigilant in assessing any progress on the issue. Fidan said al-Sharaa assured him that the articles in the deal would call for the YPG to be fully integrated into the Syrian army. Al-Sharaa 'actually said that the current articles (are aligned with Turkish interests).' ... The agreement made will completely include the YPG in the army.' 'Essentially, what we have been saying from the very beginning is this: The new Syrian administration must take the initiative to end the YPG occupation and piracy,' Fidan said, referring to the continued presence of the group in the area. Fidan added that Turkey would keep a close watch on developments, stressing that 'life should return to normal' for all communities in Syria, including Kurds, Arabs, Turkmens, Christians and Alawites.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
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Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's foreign minister said Friday that Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a U.S-backed Kurdish-led armed group, expressing concern over potential future provocations and plots that could threaten Turkey's security. Hakan Fidan, speaking in an interview with the Turkish TV100 channel, said Turkey had relayed its concerns to Syrian officials in a sudden visit to Syria on Thursday. 'If there is an agreement signed with good intentions, let it be done, but there may be some problems or mines planted for the future,' he said. 'We as Turkey are monitoring these very closely.' The agreement to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, into the Syrian government followed fierce clashes that erupted last week between government security forces and gunmen loyal to ousted leader Bashar Assad. Fidan said Turkey does not see the deal as granting autonomy to the SDF. 'No one should feel like a minority but should feel like they are a special part of a greater prosperity by benefiting from equal opportunities,' he said. The SDF is a U.S.-backed Kurdish military alliance in northeastern Syria that has a presence in most of the territory in that part of the country. Turkey designates the SDF and its military arm, the People's Protection Units, or YPG, as terrorist organizations because of their links to the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party. Addressing a question on whether the YPG and SDF could be integrated into the Syrian army without laying down arms, Fidan said the issue had been discussed with the new Syrian leaders, including interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said Turkey's top intelligence officials were also present and that Turkey would remain vigilant in assessing any progress on the issue. Fidan said al-Sharaa assured him that the articles in the deal would call for the YPG to be fully integrated into the Syrian army. Al-Sharaa "actually said that the current articles (are aligned with Turkish interests)." ... The agreement made will completely include the YPG in the army." 'Essentially, what we have been saying from the very beginning is this: The new Syrian administration must take the initiative to end the YPG occupation and piracy,' Fidan said, referring to the continued presence of the group in the area. Fidan added that Turkey would keep a close watch on developments, stressing that 'life should return to normal' for all communities in Syria, including Kurds, Arabs, Turkmens, Christians and Alawites.
The Independent
14-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group
Turkey's foreign minister said Friday that Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a U.S-backed Kurdish-led armed group, expressing concern over potential future provocations and plots that could threaten Turkey's security. Hakan Fidan, speaking in an interview with the Turkish TV100 channel, said Turkey had relayed its concerns to Syrian officials in a sudden visit to Syria on Thursday. 'If there is an agreement signed with good intentions, let it be done, but there may be some problems or mines planted for the future,' he said. 'We as Turkey are monitoring these very closely.' The agreement to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF, into the Syrian government followed fierce clashes that erupted last week between government security forces and gunmen loyal to ousted leader Bashar Assad. Fidan said Turkey does not see the deal as granting autonomy to the SDF. 'No one should feel like a minority but should feel like they are a special part of a greater prosperity by benefiting from equal opportunities,' he said. The SDF is a U.S.-backed Kurdish military alliance in northeastern Syria that has a presence in most of the territory in that part of the country. Turkey designates the SDF and its military arm, the People's Protection Units, or YPG, as terrorist organizations because of their links to the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party. Addressing a question on whether the YPG and SDF could be integrated into the Syrian army without laying down arms, Fidan said the issue had been discussed with the new Syrian leaders, including interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa. He said Turkey's top intelligence officials were also present and that Turkey would remain vigilant in assessing any progress on the issue. Fidan said al-Sharaa assured him that the articles in the deal would call for the YPG to be fully integrated into the Syrian army. Al-Sharaa "actually said that the current articles (are aligned with Turkish interests)." ... The agreement made will completely include the YPG in the army." 'Essentially, what we have been saying from the very beginning is this: The new Syrian administration must take the initiative to end the YPG occupation and piracy,' Fidan said, referring to the continued presence of the group in the area. Fidan added that Turkey would keep a close watch on developments, stressing that 'life should return to normal' for all communities in Syria, including Kurds, Arabs, Turkmens, Christians and Alawites.
