But president rejects US responsibility for region: 'Anyone who wants to assist in protecting the Kurds is good with me, whether it is Russia, China, or Napoleon Bonaparte'

One expert says troop pullout will impact US credibility for years to come; another believes president's stock in Mideast has plummeted while Putin's is skyrocketing

American soldiers prepare to evacuate equipment in advance of a full withdrawal, as Trump threatens Turkey with sanctions over offensive

Abandoned by the US and facing possible 'genocide,' Kurdish fighters will move towards a compromise involving Assad and Russia, leader says

Defense secretary says move comes after the US learned Turkey pressing further in than had been expected; Erdogan asserts threats of sanctions won't stop offensive

Latest departure from Trump White House leaves top-level vacancy at department responsible for immigration enforcement and helping states secure elections

While many are fretting about the US president's isolationism and abandonment of allies, Yaakov Amidror insists: 'I don't think Israel needs to be worried'

Syrian news agency says Turkish forces hit positions of Syrian Democratic Forces militia in northeast of the country

US president tweets he will use his 'great and unmatched wisdom' to decide whether or not Ankara takes any action in Syria that is 'off limits'

Envoy says shared values and common history, not bombs or fighter jets, bring security; hails new controversial City of David archaeological site for proving Jewish ties to city