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| Rising ISIS threat amid US pullout and SDF security efforts |
| 2025-10-25 |
| QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Wall Street Journal reported that the Islamic State (ISIS) has stepped up its operations across northeast Syria in 2025, taking advantage of the reduced U.S. military presence and political turmoil following recent changes in the country. According to data obtained by the newspaper from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), ISIS carried out 117 attacks by the end of August, compared to just 73 attacks throughout 2024 — marking a significant rise in militant activity. In August alone, seven SDF fighters were killed, and during the first week of September, eight new attacks were recorded, including a roadside bomb that killed two soldiers. The Wall Street Journal noted that the majority of these incidents occurred in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, the group’s main stronghold, where an estimated 3,000 ISIS fighters remain active. SDF commander Goran Tal Tamr told the newspaper that the U.S. withdrawal “serves as an inspiration for ISIS,” adding that the group’s fighters “have increased their movements as civilians report growing concerns over security conditions.” |
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