Turkey's 120-Hour Pause In Syria Catches Backlash In U.S.

The US and Turkey have reached a deal to pause Turkey's military actions in northeast Syria, allowing Turkey to control a safe zone for returning Syrian refugees. The region, previously controlled by Kurdish forces, is a point of contention as Turkey views them as terrorists, while they have been US allies against ISIS. The pause in military operations, termed Operation Peace Spring, is not officially a ceasefire, leading to political backlash in the US. Concerns about ethnic cleansing and civilian casualties have been raised, with 218 civilians reported killed since the offensive began.

What is the primary purpose of the safe zone mentioned in the US-Turkey deal?

• To establish a military base

• To return Syrian refugees

• To expand Turkish territory

• To create a new Kurdish state

How does the US special envoy to Syria define a ceasefire?

• Permanent halt of all military operations

• No forward movement of troops and only self-defense actions

• Establishment of a peace treaty

• Complete withdrawal of troops

What was the reaction of US political leaders to the lifting of sanctions on Turkey?

• They supported the decision

• They remained neutral

• They criticized it as undermining US credibility

• They believed it strengthened US foreign policy

What was President Trump's controversial remark regarding the Turkish government?

• He praised their military strategy

• He endorsed ethnic cleansing

• He called for immediate peace

• He offered military support

How many civilians were reported killed since the start of Turkey's military offensive?

• 100

• 218

• 500

• 1000