The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kurds/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Kurds | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kurds/ 32 32 ‘I’m very upset’: Trump says US tried to arm Iranian protesters, but guns were diverted https://www.timesofisrael.com/im-very-upset-trump-says-us-tried-to-arm-iranian-protesters-but-guns-were-diverted/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:10:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3796571 After earlier blaming the Kurds for taking the guns for themselves, US president says 'certain group of people' will 'pay a big price for that'

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]]> US-Israeli plan for Kurdish invasion of Iran reportedly collapsed amid leaks, distrust https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-plan-for-kurdish-invasion-of-iran-reportedly-collapsed-amid-leaks-distrust/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:01:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790143 Mossad hoped ground campaign could ignite wider rebellion, but after plan was leaked, Iran bolstered defenses and regional US allies lobbied Trump to call it off, report says

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]]> Trump: ‘I have to be involved’ in picking Iran’s next leader, Khamenei’s son ‘unacceptable’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-i-have-to-be-involved-in-picking-irans-next-leader-khameneis-son-a-lightweight/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:55:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3770284 US president says he'll have 'big impact' on Iran's future leadership, compares situation to aftermath of Maduro's capture, brushes off reports Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed father

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]]> Syria says Kurdish fighters being moved from Aleppo after days of deadly clashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-kurdish-fighters-being-moved-from-aleppo-after-days-of-deadly-clashes/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:46:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3730887 Syrian government announces halt to military operations in Aleppo neighborhood following continued fighting in wake of ceasefire declaration

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]]> Kurdish PKK begins withdrawing forces from Turkey to northern Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/kurdish-pkk-begins-withdrawing-forces-from-turkey-to-northern-iraq/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:38:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673789 Group says Ankara must take legal steps to afford its fighters freedom, democratic integration

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]]> Syria security forces’ push to recruit Kurds, religious minorities brings hope, skepticism https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-security-forces-push-to-recruit-kurds-religious-minorities-brings-hope-skepticism/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:53:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3626013 Initiative comes after UN-backed commission that investigated sectarian violence recommended authorities increase diversity in security forces to gain trust of communities

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]]> Iranian Kurdish dissidents abroad watch for signs of Tehran’s vulnerability https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-kurdish-dissidents-abroad-watch-for-signs-of-tehrans-vulnerability/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3585956 As a fragile ceasefire with Israel holds, some wonder how much the war has weakened Iran's clerical rule but fear premature action

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]]> Kurdish PKK group will disband and disarm as part of peace initiative with Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/kurdish-pkk-group-will-disband-and-disarm-as-part-of-peace-initiative-with-turkey/ Mon, 12 May 2025 09:41:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3546936 Kurdistan Workers' Party says decision was made at congress last week to 'dissolve' its organizational structure, claims to have achieved its 'historical mission'

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]]> PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of armed struggle https://www.timesofisrael.com/pkk-declares-ceasefire-with-turkey-after-40-years-of-armed-struggle/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:54:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3493629 Declaration by outlawed group comes after jailed leader said it should lay down arms, disband

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]]> As Turkey moves in following Assad’s fall, Syria’s Kurds are on the defensive https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-turkey-moves-in-following-assads-fall-syrias-kurds-are-on-the-defensive/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:07:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3444513 After rebels sweep to power in Damascus, Syrian Kurdish leader asks Trump to prevent northern incursion by Ankara -- which views Kurdish factions as a national security threat

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]]> Nearly 1,000 arrested as Turkey cracks down on Kurdish group after suicide blast https://www.timesofisrael.com/nearly-1000-arrested-as-turkey-cracks-down-on-kurdish-group-after-suicide-blast/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:31:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3110921 55 detainees suspected of being part of 'intelligence structure' of outlawed PKK, another 928 held for firearms offences in related sweeps across country, minister says

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]]> Iranian reporter freed after jail sentence for interviewing father of Mahsa Amini https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-reporter-freed-after-jail-sentence-for-interviewing-father-of-mahsa-amini/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:26:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3071446 Nazila Maroufian defiantly posts headscarf-less picture upon release from Evin prison, says health scare was not heart attack

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]]> Kurdish woman sews lips shut in Iran prison protest https://www.timesofisrael.com/kurdish-woman-sews-lips-shut-in-iran-prison-protest/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:18:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3066319 Soheila Mohammadi, a mother who has served 3 years out of a 5-year sentence, reportedly launches hunger strike in protest of not being permitted furlough

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]]> Killing of Kurds in northern Syria sparks protests, tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/killing-of-kurds-in-northern-syria-sparks-protests-tensions/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:08:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2980021 Thousands take to streets after four Syrian Kurds killed by Turkish-backed armed group in town of Jinderis as they celebrated Nowruz holiday

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]]> Paris Kurdish center shooting suspect admits to ‘pathological’ hatred of foreigners https://www.timesofisrael.com/paris-kurdish-center-shooting-suspect-admits-to-pathological-hatred-of-foreigners/ Sun, 25 Dec 2022 12:50:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2907186 Gun enthusiast with previous convictions for racist violence accused of killing 3; community members say French security services didn't do enough to prevent attack

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