Are the Kurds still Israel's 'natural ally'?

The tectonic changes in the Middle East in the aftermath of the October 7 war raised expectations for an alignment between Israel and the Kurds. These expectations were fueled by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s declaration on November 10, 2024, that the Kurds are Israel’s “natural ally” and that ties with them should therefore be strengthened. He further emphasized: “This has both political and security aspects.”