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Although some Kurdish factions, particularly those in Syria, may resist disarmament, the Turkish government and pro-Kurdish political parties have expressed cautious optimism. The move also highlights longstanding grievances, with Kurdish groups demanding recognition of their identity and political rights.
Israel’s Internal Accountability and Security Failures
Israeli military authorities have publicly acknowledged their failure to prevent the deadly Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. An internal investigation revealed that the IDF’s intelligence underestimated Hamas’s capabilities, and that border security was insufficiently prepared. The report described the breach as one of the biggest failures in Israel’s military history.