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A Syrian official source on Sunday denied as completely groundless the news reported by al-Jazeera Channel on the assassination of a number of political and security officials, asserting that they are performing their duties.
Assistant Vice-President, General Hasan Turkmani, said in a statement "The news reported by al-Jazeera is completely baseless and reflects full media bankruptcy".
Gen. Turkmani added ''My colleagues and I are safe and sound and serving our duties assuredly. These false news go unheeded by the Syrian people because they already know that they are blatant lies.''
For his part, Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Mohammad al-Shaar, said "The news reported by al-Jazeera is groundless", asserting "We are used to hearing such news led by the lies and allegation campaign."
He considered that these TV channels have lost their credibility and turned into operating rooms that give orders to the terrorists to kill the Syrian people.
''I wished that the funders of al-Jazeera would pay if only around 500 dollars monthly for the people in al-Quds (Jerusalem) under "Israeli" occupation to remain steadfast in their land...Haven't they heard of the plan of the "Israeli" occupation authorities to displace the people of al-Quds (Jerusalem)?'' he wondered.
The Interior Minister stressed that the desires of these TV channels and those behind them will not be realized thanks to the Syrian's belief in the need to drive their country to reach security, safety and stability and foil all vicious plots and desires.

He called upon these channels to stop harming people, adding ''We are accustomed to seeing them pleased with the bloodshed in Syria when they broadcast images of scattered human remains as a result of terrorist car bombs...They are pleased to see the Syrians killed by these terrorist acts.''

He stressed that all what they are doing of killing the Syrian people and instigating sedition in Syria is in implementation of their masters' special agendas.
Al-Shaar stressed determination to pursue all fleeing terrorists to put Syria on the track of security and stability.

Minister of Defense, General Dawood Rajha, said that the news broadcast by al-Jazeera and al-Arabiya on the assassination of political and security officials are lies and reflect the bankruptcy and failure of the armed groups and those who are supporting them with funds, weapons and media.

Source: SANA News Agency