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The son of the Emir, Ibrahim, sent to his father in Alexandria requesting reinforcements. Muhammad Ali Pasha immediately set out for Jaffa with precious gifts and luxurious robes. When his ship anchored, the people of the city came to meet him, presenting him with robes and abundant favors. He received them warmly, bestowed upon them valuable robes and magnificent garments, and treated them with great generosity, which won them over. They pledged allegiance to him. He then addressed his son, urging him to fight and defeat the instigators of sedition, and to pursue them relentlessly. He rebuked him severely and then ordered his companions to disperse. The Emir, however, was not deterred. He fought the instigators of sedition fiercely, defeating them and conquering them. He then proceeded to Nablus and fought its inhabitants, who resisted him for many days. Eventually, they sought peace, and he granted it to them. He then moved on to Al-Baqarah and Al-Sult, ordering his army to demolish their fortifications and subdue the people of Nazareth. He also sent a detachment of his army to the alleys, where they encountered the Emir. Upon hearing this, he immediately dispatched forces to Jaffa with precious gifts and luxurious robes. This news greatly concerned Emir Ibrahim, who began to strategize against the people of Nazareth. He made an alliance with Emir Bashir Shihabi for mutual defense. Emir Bashir then mobilized an army to fight the people of Nazareth, and sent his son, Emir Khalil, to lead them. Emir Ibrahim also dispatched another army, placing it under the command of Emir Khalil. They marched to Nazareth and engaged its inhabitants in several battles. The war was fierce, and Emir Ibrahim continued to fight his father's battles until the people of Nazareth were defeated and subdued. He then took their leaders captive and handed them over to Emir Ibrahim, who killed them, and they killed him in return. He was determined to eradicate the roots of sedition, confiscating all weapons and military equipment from the people of the Levant. He threatened severe punishment and the destruction of cities. A group of soldiers prevented him from entering the city, and they attacked the fortifications, destroying walls and confiscating weapons and military equipment, which amounted to a significant quantity. The people of the Levant were defeated and scattered, and the traces of sedition vanished. He did not leave them alone but returned them to their homes and took control of them. He ordered the collection of all available dates and camels. He then sent some of their children to the farthest regions, which was a severe blow to the people of the Levant. Whenever a leader among them was defeated, he would be captured or killed. He then returned them to obedience, and the complaints reached the highest authorities. The Sultan then followed the advice of his advisors and stated that Ibrahim and his army must leave the Levant and be expelled from it, otherwise, there would be war and destruction. The French state then withdrew, and the Russian state did the same, demonstrating their great political wisdom. At this time, Count Nesselrode, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, observed the cunning and intelligence of the British ambassador, Mr. Gordon. He realized the implications and corrected the mistake, changing his country's political strategy.