SDF under pressure, and what comes after Palestine recognition


Yasmeen Altaji
  • English
  • Arabic

There is growing pressure on the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in Aleppo. The war in Gaza continues after a series of countries recognised the state of Palestine. Israel blames migration to Europe for an increase in criticism.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Syria’s Al Shara warns of regional turmoil without Israel security deal

The question of Palestine: Is recognition the answer?

Isolated Israel blames Muslims for shifting Europe's stance on Gaza

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent.

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Updated: September 25, 2025, 2:00 AM
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