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Violence Erupts in Jableh: 16 Security Personnel Killed

3/7/2025

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Violence surged in Syria's coastal city of Jableh as clashes broke out between forces loyal to the new administration and remnants of Assad's regime, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 security personnel in ambushes. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa grapples with escalating tensions between Alawites and Islamic factions, highlighting the precarious security landscape following Assad's ousting.

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Violence surged in Syria's coastal city of Jableh as clashes broke out between forces loyal to the new administration and remnants of Assad's regime, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 security personnel in ambushes. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa grapples with escalating tensions between Alawites and Islamic factions, highlighting the precarious security landscape following Assad's ousting.