NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT MONDAY 10/7/2019  THE TRUMP TURKEY-SYRIA-KURDISH POLICY TURN INCLUDING COMMENT, ANALYSIS

(LIMITED SERVICE THROUGH LATE MONDAY)

Reaction coming in to the late Sunday night announcement from the White House about a Turkish military operation in northeastern Syria.

The announcement read in part:

"Turkey will soon be moving forward with its long-planned operation into northern Syria.    The United States Armed Forces will not support or be involved in the operation, and United States forces, having defeated the Isis territorial 'Caliphate', will no longer be in the immediate area"

The statement also said Turkey would take responsibility for foreigners suspected of being ISIS fighters being held in the Kurdish zone and noted the unwillingness of other countries to imprison them.

The statement followed a phone conversation earlier in the day between President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

A spokesman for the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces Kino Gabriel said:

"There were assurances from the United States of America that it would not allow any Turkish military operations against the region.   The (US) statement was a surprise and we can say that it is a stab in the back for the SDF"

A five tweet series from President Trump this morning saying among other things it was time to bring US soldiers home from "ridiculous Endless Wars".

US Senator Lindsey Graham disagreeing with the decision saying Iran will be a big winner because of it.

Other so-called "neocons" in on the criticism like Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley.

More from "The Times of Israel".........LINK

Also a story from "Kurdistan 24"......LINK

This reaction story from Israel's "Haaretz".....LINK

(ANALYSIS-COMMENT)

The White House statement late Sunday night creates a news story that distracts from the political drama of the "impeachment inquiry" in Washington.

But it can also be interpreted as a move against the intelligence-defense community which appears to be the epicenter of efforts to bring down President Trump since his election in 2016.      These "deep state" elements also support the Kurds as allies in a Syria policy designed to oppose the rule of Bashar Assad.   

A policy that is explained away by the need to fight against ISIS with the use of the Kurds and the presence of US troops in Syria.    ISIS is a group that is very much a byproduct of the Washington Establishment's anti-Assad war policy of the last eight years.

The President is not withdrawing US troops from Syria entirely anyway.    They will be thicker and more present near the Iraq border with Syria with many suspecting US action to destabilize that country's government is underway.

The President also creating wiggle room to reverse course a bit in his twitter storm during the day.   His words "totally obliterate and destroy the Economy of Turkey" if the Turks do anything "off limits" give him that ability to shift course in the future.

More wiggling from the President with a threat in case any harm comes to US forces from the Turks during their military operation.

Not much of a Turkish military operation so far but a good information operation from the White House in the last 24 hours to distract from the political drama being generated against the President by the mainstream media.

A SCOTTISH JUDGE THREW OUT THE COURT CASE BROUGHT BY ANTI-BREXIT ACTIVISTS SEEKING TO FORCE PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW BANNING A NO-DEAL BREXIT.

'THE JUDGE NOTED THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS GIVEN ASSURANCES IT WOULD COMPLY WITH THE LAW INCLUDING ASKING THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE OCTOBER 31ST DEADLINE IF THERE IS NO BREXIT DEAL BY OCTOBER 19TH.

The United States taking action against 28 Chinese organizations putting them on what's called an "Entity List" over human rights abuses involving China's Uighur Muslim minority.

The 28 organizations include government agencies and private companies.

The BBC reports on these latest US sanctions......LINK

Democrat Presidential candidate Julian Castro joining Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in condemnation of the NBA.

Castro tweeting:

"China is using its economic power to silence critics--even those in the U.S.

The United States must lead with our values and speak out for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, and not allow American citizens to be bullied by an authoritarian government."

Cruz tweeting:

"As a lifelong @HoustonRockets fan, I was proud to see @dmorey call out the Chinese Communist Party's repressive treatment of protestors in Hong Kong.

Now in pursuit of big $$m the @nba is shamefully retreating."

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey tweeted Friday with a graphic that said:

"Fight For Freedom.   Stand With Hong Kong"

The NBA rolled out a statement after Chinese media and business entities backed away from their involvement with the league that spoke of Chinese fans being "deeply offended" by Morey's tweet.

Morey himself backing down from the tweet with a new statement.

The BBC is reporting on the story.......LINK

Israeli politics and the leader of the "New Right" faction of three parliament members, former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, putting down "Fake News" that's been spread about her group in recent days.

A story claiming the "New Right" is in talks to join the Likud Party bandied about in Israel.    If  "New Right" were to join Likud that would make Likud the largest party in the parliament.

She told Israel Defense Forces radio Monday there has been a "thawing in relations" with Likud but no talks are underway for a merger.

In the past Shaked has noted the hatred of her inside the Likud ranks especially from Sara Netanyahu, the wife of the Prime Minister and Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

"Israel National News" reports on today's developments......LINK

The "Extinction Rebellion" climate change protests got underway Monday worldwide with 30 arrested in Sydney, Australia and 100 in Amsterdam.    Thousands on the streets of London with hundreds arrested.     Chaos said to have been caused in the center of the city.

Demonstrators intend to keep up the blocking of streets and intersections among other things during a two week period.

In Canada tonight the debate two weeks before Election Day October 21st.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the Liberal Party facing off against the leaders of five opposition parties.

The opposition candidates tore into Trudeau challenging him on everything from ethics to unfulfilled campaign promises from the last election.

Andrew Scheer of the main opposition Conservative Party told Trudeau:  "you're a phony and you're a fraud".

CTV News in Canada gives its version of what happened.......LINK

And in brief that's the way it really is for Monday October 7th, 2019.