The dissolution of the YPG terrorist group and the integration of its armed elements into the Syrian military marks a major strategic achievement for Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan while also dealing a setback to Israel, Israeli newspaper Maariv said in an analysis on Thursday.
The report said the decision followed pressure from the Syrian military, Türkiye’s support for Damascus and diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing armed groups under the authority of the Syrian state.
Maariv described the development as a significant success for Erdoğan in shaping the region’s future, arguing that Ankara was moving closer to achieving one of its longstanding security objectives in Syria without becoming involved in a large-scale direct conflict.
Türkiye considers the YPG as an extension of the PKK, which is designated a terrorist group by Türkiye, the U.S. and the European Union.
The integration of YPG elements into the Syrian military is also expected to reshape the balance of power in northern Syria and strengthen the central government in Damascus, the Israeli newspaper said.
