The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ras-al-ayn/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:04:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ras al-Ayn | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ras-al-ayn/ 32 32 Turkey, Russia begin joint patrols in northern Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-russia-begin-joint-patrols-in-northern-syria/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:42:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2174992 Troops, armored vehicles and drones deployed along a 110-kilometer route where Syrian Kurdish fighters were forced to withdraw following Ankara incursion

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]]> Syrian, Turkish forces exchange fire in first border zone clash https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-turkish-forces-exchange-fire-in-first-border-zone-clash/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:27:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2172995 War monitor reports heavy fighting near border town of Ras al-Ayn after Kurdish fighters forced to retreat by US military withdrawal

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]]> Kurdish fighters withdraw from besieged Syria town https://www.timesofisrael.com/kurdish-fighters-withdraw-from-besieged-syria-town/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 16:36:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2167999 Pullout from Ras al-Ain comes as US troops leave their largest base in north of country; Trump tweets ceasefire 'holding up very nicely'

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]]> Syrian Kurds will withdraw from border in accordance with US deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-kurds-will-withdraw-from-border-in-accordance-with-us-deal/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 07:35:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2167790 Top Syrian Democratic Forces official says evacuation of Ras al-Ayn planned Sunday, after partial evacuation took place Saturday

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]]> Fighting in Kurdish-held Syrian town resumes despite ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/fighting-in-kurdish-held-syrian-town-resumes-despite-ceasefire/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:49:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2167034 Shelling and billowing smoke seen around Ras al-Ayn, accompanied by sound of gunfire

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]]> Kurdish politician urges Israeli diplomatic intervention to stop Turkish assault https://www.timesofisrael.com/kurdish-politician-urges-israeli-diplomatic-intervention-to-stop-turkish-assault/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:50:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2166418 Speaking to Israeli radio, lawmaker calls for action 'to save the Kurdish people,' as authorities ask for humanitarian corridor, accuse Ankara of using banned weapons in Syria

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]]> In reversal, Turkey says Erdogan will meet Pence after all https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-reversal-turkey-says-erdogan-will-meet-pence-after-all/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:55:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2165949 As American VP heads to Ankara to push for ceasefire, Turkish leader vows to continue offensive in Syria until Kurdish fighters 'lay down their arms'

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]]> Syria troops fighting Turkish forces alongside Kurds, says monitor https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-troops-fighting-turkish-forces-alongside-kurds-says-monitor/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:42:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2165788 Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports government troops in town of Ain Issa; Russian envoy says Ankara and Damascus officials in contact to avoid 'unacceptable' clashes

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]]> Syrian Kurds defend key border town as Turkey continues onslaught https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-kurds-defend-key-border-town-as-turkey-continues-onslaught/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:52:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2165017 Despite much of border being seized by Ankara in week-long operation, SDF fighters still putting up a fight in Ras al-Ain as Erdogan ignores US pressure

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]]> Turkey’s takeover of northern Syria all but certain, but will come at a price https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkeys-takeover-of-northern-syria-all-but-certain-but-will-come-at-a-price/ Sat, 12 Oct 2019 17:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2163952 Erdogan's forces face formidable opponent in Kurds, who are fighting in their own territory on their own terms, drawing blood that will test support at home for Turkish president

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]]> Turkish forces claim to capture center of key Syrian border town; Kurds deny it https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-forces-claim-to-capture-center-of-key-syrian-border-town-kurds-deny-it/ Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:55:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2163939 War monitor group also says Erdogan's troops enter heart of Ras al-Ayn, marking most significant gain since invasion began; Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces say they're still there

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]]> US boosts non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-boosts-non-lethal-aid-to-syrian-opposition/ Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:37:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1151684 Kurds call for coalition airstrikes against IS as Obama pushes to allocate additional $70 million to rebel groups

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]]> Is a free Kurdistan, and a new Israeli ally, upon us? https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-a-free-kurdistan-and-a-new-israeli-ally-upon-us/ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:43:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=626282 As Syria's Kurds carve out an autonomous region, their brethren in Iraq continue to wait for the right moment

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]]> Syrian Kurds to declare autonomy from Damascus https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-kurds-to-declare-autonomy-from-damascus/ Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:03:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=599544 Clashes between Kurds, Islamists precede planned July 19 announcement; Ankara fires at Syrian targets after cross-border fire kills at least 1

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]]> Turkish man hit by stray bullet from Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-man-hit-by-stray-bullet-from-syria/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:40:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=350302 For the third time in a week, clashes between Damascus and rebel forces spills over into border town

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