Interim leader Sharaa calls for peace as Syria hit by deadliest violence in years

They are now trying to create havoc, disrupt life and attack vital installations,

he added

A variety of marginal groups have been detected organizing unauthorized demonstrations in Şişli via social media platforms. These factions, attempting to disrupt the peace and stability of our city and fellow citizens, will not be permitted to carry out illegal protests or press declarations,

the district governor's office stated in a written announcement

We are capable of living together in this country, as much as we can,

he added

We will not allow for sedition or the targeting of any component of the Syrian people."

Latakia province security director Mustafa Kneifati told the news agency

It is strictly forbidden to approach any home or attack anyone inside their homes,

he added in a video posted by SANA

We have restored control over most areas that were affected by the crimes and chaos caused by remnants of the former regime,

official Syrian news agency SANA quoted an unnamed Defense Ministry source as saying

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We have to preserve national unity and domestic peace, we can live together,

Mr Sharaa, the interim president, said as clashes continued between forces linked to the new Islamist rulers and fighters from Mr Assad’s Alawite sect

Rest assured about Syria, this country has the characteristics for survival,

Mr Sharaa said in a circulated video, speaking at a mosque in his childhood neighbourhood of Mazzah in Damascus

When we give up on our morals, us and our enemy end up on the same side,

he said,

We will continue to pursue the remnants of the fallen regime. . . . We will bring them to a fair court, and we will continue to restrict weapons to the state, and no loose weapons will remain in Syria,

Sharaa added in a pre-recorded speech

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Israel will defend itself against any threat from Syria. We will remain in the security zones and Mount Hermon and protect the communities of the Golan and Galilee. We will ensure that southern Syria remains demilitarized and free of threats, and we will protect the local Druze population—anyone who harms them will face our response."

Katz added

I have no love for Assad or any dictator. I just hate al-Qaeda. I hate that our leaders cozy up to Islamist extremists, calling them "rebels",

At Gabbard's Senate confirmation hearing she said

The tension in and around Latakia, as well as the targeting of security forces, could undermine the efforts to lead Syria into the future in unity and solidarity."

Turkey, a close ally of Syria's new government, also stated its support for Damascus, saying

Six hospitals in the rural areas of Latakia and Tartus were directly attacked by remnants of the fallen regime last night, leading to the martyrdom of several individuals, the injury of others, and significant damage to infrastructure,

the ministry’s media office told SANA