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Summary of Editorial (Link:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/25/observer-view-on-syria-the-
wests-shameful-failure-to-act)
This piece from the Guardian is published as “Observer editorial” as an opinion on the
ongoing Syria war. The war in Syria poses instability in the Middle East as Western nations
shamefully refuse to act to end the conflict. The conflict has displaced more than 3 million
civilians since April with many heading toward the Turkish border. The crisis does not feature as
an agenda in the G7 summit even as ISIS shows a resurgence in Syria and Iraq. The inaction by
Western leaders gives the Syrian regime space to continue committing atrocities against civilians
with the backing of Russia. Turkey may be forced to take unitary action to stem the flood of
refugees fleeing into Turkey which may result in a mass exodus of refugees toward Europe. At
the same time, Israel continues to pursue an undeclared war with Iran inside Syria which may
escalate the instability in the Middle East.
Response to the Editor
I agree with the editorial board that there is a danger of a mass exodus of refugees toward
Europe similar to what happened in 2015. European leaders do not seem alarmed that this is a
potential danger of their inaction to end the conflict in Syria. I also agree with the board that
even though Donald Trump had decided to withdraw US forces from Syria, his military chiefs
had the foresight to resist his demand. American and British special forces working with Syrian
Kurds have played a pivotal role in the fight against ISIS in Syria.
However, I feel that some facts are misrepresented by the board with regard to Israel. The
assertion that Israel is carrying out military action in an undeclared war against Iran in Syria with