A spokesman for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said Wednesday that several SDF commanders have been appointed to senior positions in the Syrian Ministry of Defense, and that the SDF leadership supports the unification of military forces in the country. The remarks, as reported by N12, signal a potential step toward integrating the Kurdish-led force into the national security apparatus.
Overnight Wednesday, a spokesman for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) confirmed that several commanders have been appointed to senior posts in the Syrian Ministry of Defense, and that the leadership supports the unification of military forces. The remarks follow the announcement Tuesday evening at 21:15 Jerusalem by SDF commander Mazloum Abdi dissolving the Kurdish-led force as an independent armed entity and integrating it into Syrian state institutions. The SDF spokesman’s statements, reported by N12, appear to be the first official confirmation of specific appointments within the Syrian defense establishment.
The Zioneer reported Tuesday at 21:15 Jerusalem that Abdi, during a tour of Damascus, declared the dissolution of the SDF as an independent armed force and the full merger of Kurdish forces into the Syrian state. Earlier reports from Israeli media indicated the Kurdish autonomous administration’s dissolution and merger with President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s government. These reports were consistent across multiple outlets. The latest remarks by the spokesman provide a more granular picture of the integration process, naming specific appointments, though The Zioneer has not independently verified the appointments.
The SDF, a Kurdish-led coalition allied with the United States in the campaign against ISIS, controls much of northeastern Syria. As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, Abdi has endorsed the unification of military forces under the Syrian defense ministry. The integration represents a significant shift in the relationship between the Kurdish autonomous region and the central government in Damascus, ending years of de facto Kurdish self-rule in the northeast.
The exact senior positions, the identities of the appointed commanders, and the timeline for full integration remain unclear. The announcements have not been confirmed by Syrian state media or independent sources. The Zioneer will continue to track the implementation of the merger and any further developments from Damascus.
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