08/02/2022

Former official in the U.S. Department of Defense Rubin: It is time for the U.S. to fully support the Syrian Democratic Forces and turn its back to Turkey

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In comments to North-Press Agency, the former official in the U.S. Department of Defense Michael Rubin stated that, “The U.S. should realize that continuous empowerment of Turkey in the Syrian dossier means that the Islamic State (ISIS) will survive.”

Rubin indicated that finding the Islamic State’s second leader in areas close to Turkey and Turkish military points in North and East Syria will increase pressure in the U.S. Congress on Turkey, which is something that happened recently.

Rubin called on the U.S to fully support the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of North and East Syria, and stay away from Turkey.

“It is time for us to fully support the SDF and turn our backs to Turkey once and for all,” he added, indicating that Turkey provides a safe haven for ISIS on Turkish territory and the areas controlled by the Turkish-backed factions.

“Turkey protects ISIS just as Pakistan used to protect Al-Qaeda,” he proclaimed.