Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri (Spiritual Leader of the in Syria):

There is no reconciliation or agreement with the government; it is an extremist government in every sense of the word.

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri:

We regret the actions of certain figures from Suwayda who are selling the blood and dignity of their people in the coastal region.

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri:

The Damascus government is an extremist, terrorist regime wanted for international justice, and we, as Syrians, will not accept any leniency on this matter.

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri:

We act in the best interest of our sect.

We are at a crossroads: to be or not to be.

We will move in the direction that best serves the sect.