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U.S., Syrian Partners Conduct 22 Counter-ISIS Operations as Damascus Joins Global Coalition

Syria's entry into the Coalition signals tentative alignment with U.S. efforts focused on detainee management to prevent an ISIS rebound.

Syrian security forces carry out an operation at an alleged ISIS hideout in Aleppo in May. Photo: Syrian Ministry of Interior

Overview

  • CENTCOM reported that from October 1 to November 6, CJTF–OIR advised, assisted, and enabled more than 22 operations in Syria that left five ISIS members dead and 19 in custody.
  • The U.S. military said the actions degraded ISIS capabilities but did not disclose where the operations occurred or identify participating units.
  • Syria became the Coalition’s 90th member this week, and President Ahmad Al Shara met President Donald Trump in Washington, according to The National.
  • CENTCOM emphasized secure detention and repatriation of detainees as prevention measures, noting al-Hol and al-Roj camp populations have fallen to under 30,000 from about 70,000 in 2019.
  • American forces are based in SDF-held eastern Syria, with an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 U.S. troops present and reported talks advancing on integrating the SDF into Syrian state security structures.