Historic call of Leader and challenges facing Damascus authority are key topics in Arab Press

This morning, Arab newspapers highlighted the historic call of Leader Abdullah Ocalan and the mechanism for forming the new Syrian government.

More than a truce between Erdogan and the Kurds

The London-based Al-Arab newspaper opened with the historic call of Leader Abdullah Ocalan, conveyed by a delegation from the Equality and Democracy Party from Imrali during a press conference.

The newspaper noted that Leader Ocalan’s call indicates that the Kurds are moving toward a peace process with Turkey for the first time in decades, paving the way for political reforms or early elections that could grant President Recep Tayyip Erdogan another term.

Meanwhile, Al-Quds Al-Arabi wrote on the same topic that Leader Ocalan has transformed into an advocate for democracy and peace. The newspaper suggested that this development could open the door to a long-awaited historic settlement, following years of conflict that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, injuries, and significant repercussions for Turkey and its neighbors.

Non-binding recommendations... Will a national Syrian government be formed?

On the Syrian front, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed wrote that the new administration's policies are too weak to confront the challenges it faces. The newspaper criticized the administration for ignoring calls to form a national army, placing foreign leaders at the helm of some of its units, and disregarding the presence of more than seven thousand defected officers, as well as thousands within the regime's army who were not involved in crimes and killings. It also pointed to flawed policies concerning the economy and labor.

The newspaper argued that the challenges facing the new Syrian administration require a transitional phase different from the current approach. While the Syrian majority agrees with the administration on the need to achieve security, there is disagreement over how to navigate the transitional period. The administration has also been accused of sidelining the rights and demands of Syrians since 2011, while new demands from different societal groups are now emerging.

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