Seth J. Frantzman

1 week ago | jpost.com | Seth J. Frantzman

Hamas is seeking to use reports of shooting incidents near the new aid distribution centers in Gaza to create chaos and suspicion about the initiative. Over the past three days, there have been reports that civilians have been killed seeking aid, though Israel and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) have denied such statements. However, this has not stopped the reports from spreading quickly and from Hamas seeking to leverage the incidents.

1 week ago | jpost.com | Seth J. Frantzman

Reports indicate hundreds of soldiers may be withdrawn, and US forces may move from bases near the Euphrates River to consolidate at one base in eastern Syria. The United States is redeploying troops in Syria as changes in Damascus mean that the United States will be able to alter its footprint in the country.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Seth J. Frantzman

Reports indicate hundreds of soldiers may be withdrawn, and US forces may move from bases near the Euphrates River to consolidate at one base in eastern Syria. The United States is redeploying troops in Syria as changes in Damascus mean that the United States will be able to alter its footprint in the country. These changes have happened quickly as the new government in Syria has taken shape in the last six months since the fall of the Assad regime.

1 week ago | jpost.com | Seth J. Frantzman

Syria may integrate thousands of foreign fighters into its ranks under a new agreement, according to a Monday Reuters report. The development is being watched with interest in the region, as well as in the US and China. According to Levant24, a Syrian media channel, the US has given the green light to a decision that could see former fighters incorporated into Syria’s new army. The Syrian army is expanding and taking shape.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Seth J. Frantzman

Syria is able to proceed because it enjoys increased support from the US, as well as from Turkey and Qatar, both US allies. Syria may integrate thousands of foreign fighters into its ranks under a new agreement, according to a Monday Reuters report. The development is being watched with interest in the region, as well as in the US and China.