Most of Syria is not in the mindset of HTS. To the extent that the forces that want freedom and democracy come together and organize, the way for the democratization of Syria will be opened. Foreign intervention and the neutralization of the invaders are ensured.
ZEKİ BEDRAN
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
There were demonstrations in Syria upon the calls of Alawite leaders. HTS's response to unarmed, peaceful demonstrations was again to use weapons. As it is known, Alevis were subjected to massacres in March. Alevis were also completely unorganized, they did not know what to do. They were generally writhing in fear, uncertainty and anxiety. HTS, on the other hand, did not have a mentality of recognizing and covering the different colors of Syria. He preferred to digest and take allegiance.
Weapons, oppression and disinformation do not solve social problems. It may have a tactical function, but it is not possible to achieve a healthy result. These are the ways and methods that have been widely used in Turkey, Syria and the region. For a century, Turkey has been saying, "There are no Kurds, everyone is Turkish." Those who said they were Kurds were declared separatists and traitors. There was incalculable suffering and destruction. But in the end, this strategy of denial and lies did not yield the desired result. The Baath regime did not follow a different path. He used oppression and denial to the fullest. It engaged in social engineering and implemented the "Arab Belt" policy to dilute the Kurdish population. It did not allow the Syrian people to breathe. He established a one-party coercive regime. Eventually, the Baath regimes in Iraq and Syria collapsed.
There has been a regime change in Syria, but unfortunately there has been no change in mentality. HTS, which has a more reactionary mentality than the Baath, was brought to power. An overly centralized and authoritarian, more rigid ideological structure is being tried to dominate by adding religion to Arab nationalism. HTS could have formed a transitional government that included Kurds, Alawites, Druze, Christians and Arabs who want democracy. There was a need for a government of national accord that would lead Syria to elections. Peace and unity cannot be achieved in Syria with a management approach and model that concentrates all power in its hands and excludes other powers. As a matter of fact, it cannot be achieved. The Druze were also massacred and had to take refuge in Israel to protect themselves.
Can subjugation and allegiance be a model of government in this age? In recent days, Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo have been attacked again. What problem will Syria solve by crushing the Kurds, who have settled there for many years and have become a texture and color of the region? Moreover, there were negotiations for that place, and an agreement and compromise was reached that would be a model of living together. But there is no commitment to the law of coexistence and no such desire or sensitivity.
Of course, Turkey has a negative role in this. But explaining everything with Turkey does not solve the problem. There are provocations by armed groups affiliated with the Turkish army there. There are also plans to cleanse those neighborhoods of Kurds. But the Damascus government is either a partner or indifferent to them.
We had told that "Turkey is darkening the future of Syria". The problem is not limited to Kurdish hostility and genocide. The strategy of the Turkish state is to oppress the Kurds in Syria, to leave them without status and to put them under the control of a strict regime. When a strict regime is established in Syria, the future of the entire Syrian people will be darkened. If all peoples, beliefs and thoughts are free in Syria and a democratic regime is established, this will be a gain for both the Middle East and Turkey. The devastated and oppressed Syrian people will also breathe a sigh of relief and have the opportunity to live together in peace. Differences will add color to life as richness that will no longer be a reason for separation and conflict.
The Damascus administration and the SDF-Autonomous Administration reconciled and signed the March 10 Agreement. There is an article here that accepts a ceasefire throughout Syria. But somehow the ceasefire in Syria does not really come to life. Other articles were never put into practice. Meetings are not held regularly between the designated negotiating teams. More precisely, if it were up to HTS, there would be no meetings or dialogue. However, some meetings can be held with the mediation of coalition forces.
The talks insisted on the integration of the SDF. Impositions were made to make it a priority issue. The SDF delegation accepted this as well. It was agreed that SDF forces would join the Syrian army in the form of divisions. But the Turkish state continues to block the process and impose war. HTS said "yes", but the Turkish state says "no". "The SDF will be disbanded, they will be able to join the army as individuals," he imposes. By highlighting their own security concerns, they continue to darken and endanger the future of Syria.
Turkey supported the Alevi and Druze massacres. He did not condemn or criticize. He declares that he will support the Damascus government under all circumstances. This negatively affects HTS's flexibility and search for ways for internal peace. HTS is being provoked against the Kurds and forced to fight.
Alevis finally saw that fear and panic would not bring them any benefit. They came to the point of organizing and revealing their reactions. Most of Syria is not in the mindset of HTS. To the extent that the forces that want freedom and democracy come together and organize, the way for the democratization of Syria will be opened. Foreign intervention and the neutralization of the invaders are ensured.
There were demonstrations in Syria upon the calls of Alawite leaders. HTS's response to unarmed, peaceful demonstrations was again to use weapons. As it is known, Alevis were subjected to massacres in March. Alevis were also completely unorganized, they did not know what to do. They were generally writhing in fear, uncertainty and anxiety. HTS, on the other hand, did not have a mentality of recognizing and covering the different colors of Syria. He preferred to digest and take allegiance.
Weapons, oppression and disinformation do not solve social problems. It may have a tactical function, but it is not possible to achieve a healthy result. These are the ways and methods that have been widely used in Turkey, Syria and the region. For a century, Turkey has been saying, "There are no Kurds, everyone is Turkish." Those who said they were Kurds were declared separatists and traitors. There was incalculable suffering and destruction. But in the end, this strategy of denial and lies did not yield the desired result. The Baath regime did not follow a different path. He used oppression and denial to the fullest. It engaged in social engineering and implemented the "Arab Belt" policy to dilute the Kurdish population. It did not allow the Syrian people to breathe. He established a one-party coercive regime. Eventually, the Baath regimes in Iraq and Syria collapsed.
There has been a regime change in Syria, but unfortunately there has been no change in mentality. HTS, which has a more reactionary mentality than the Baath, was brought to power. An overly centralized and authoritarian, more rigid ideological structure is being tried to dominate by adding religion to Arab nationalism. HTS could have formed a transitional government that included Kurds, Alawites, Druze, Christians and Arabs who want democracy. There was a need for a government of national accord that would lead Syria to elections. Peace and unity cannot be achieved in Syria with a management approach and model that concentrates all power in its hands and excludes other powers. As a matter of fact, it cannot be achieved. The Druze were also massacred and had to take refuge in Israel to protect themselves.
Can subjugation and allegiance be a model of government in this age? In recent days, Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo have been attacked again. What problem will Syria solve by crushing the Kurds, who have settled there for many years and have become a texture and color of the region? Moreover, there were negotiations for that place, and an agreement and compromise was reached that would be a model of living together. But there is no commitment to the law of coexistence and no such desire or sensitivity.
Of course, Turkey has a negative role in this. But explaining everything with Turkey does not solve the problem. There are provocations by armed groups affiliated with the Turkish army there. There are also plans to cleanse those neighborhoods of Kurds. But the Damascus government is either a partner or indifferent to them.
We had told that "Turkey is darkening the future of Syria". The problem is not limited to Kurdish hostility and genocide. The strategy of the Turkish state is to oppress the Kurds in Syria, to leave them without status and to put them under the control of a strict regime. When a strict regime is established in Syria, the future of the entire Syrian people will be darkened. If all peoples, beliefs and thoughts are free in Syria and a democratic regime is established, this will be a gain for both the Middle East and Turkey. The devastated and oppressed Syrian people will also breathe a sigh of relief and have the opportunity to live together in peace. Differences will add color to life as richness that will no longer be a reason for separation and conflict.
The Damascus administration and the SDF-Autonomous Administration reconciled and signed the March 10 Agreement. There is an article here that accepts a ceasefire throughout Syria. But somehow the ceasefire in Syria does not really come to life. Other articles were never put into practice. Meetings are not held regularly between the designated negotiating teams. More precisely, if it were up to HTS, there would be no meetings or dialogue. However, some meetings can be held with the mediation of coalition forces.
The talks insisted on the integration of the SDF. Impositions were made to make it a priority issue. The SDF delegation accepted this as well. It was agreed that SDF forces would join the Syrian army in the form of divisions. But the Turkish state continues to block the process and impose war. HTS said "yes", but the Turkish state says "no". "The SDF will be disbanded, they will be able to join the army as individuals," he imposes. By highlighting their own security concerns, they continue to darken and endanger the future of Syria.
Turkey supported the Alevi and Druze massacres. He did not condemn or criticize. He declares that he will support the Damascus government under all circumstances. This negatively affects HTS's flexibility and search for ways for internal peace. HTS is being provoked against the Kurds and forced to fight.
Alevis finally saw that fear and panic would not bring them any benefit. They came to the point of organizing and revealing their reactions. Most of Syria is not in the mindset of HTS. To the extent that the forces that want freedom and democracy come together and organize, the way for the democratization of Syria will be opened. Foreign intervention and the neutralization of the invaders are ensured.
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