But 5 countries have yet to gain support from all the body's members for a declaration; French FM calls for emergency meeting of coalition against Islamic State

Erdogan spokesman calls PM's rebuke of offensive 'empty words of a disgraced politician,' claims Kurds are under Turkish protection

Concern of regional destabilization mounts after Ankara launches ground offensive on Kurdish forces following US troop withdrawal from area

EU chief says political solution is only way to end the Syrian conflict; NATO calls for Turkey to avoid actions that may further destabilize the region

Suffering backlash from GOP after enabling attack on US allies, president has warned he'll destroy Ankara's economy if it goes too far

US president says he's fulfilling a campaign promise to withdraw from 'endless war' in the Middle East amid pushback

Bloc warns Turkish offensive would lead to the 'massive displacement' of refugees and risks 'severely undermining' political efforts to end civil war

Mitch McConnell becomes most senior lawmaker in Trump's party to oppose withdrawal of US troops from northern Syria

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

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says decision would allow Iran to get a greater foothold in region and become 'a nightmare' for the Jewish state