In Suweida City, Syria, reports have emerged of a horrific event at the National Hospital as government forces allegedly massacred helpless patients during sectarian violence. Hospital staff and volunteers describe gruesome scenes where bodies lie in plastic bags, some left exposed, and allege that the killings specifically targeted the Druze minority.
Dr. Wissam Massoud, a neurosurgeon at the hospital, called it a "massacre," stating, “The soldiers came here saying they wanted to bring peace, but they killed scores of patients, from the very young to the very old.” Eyewitness accounts tell of terrifying moments where patients were shot while sleeping in their beds.
One volunteer, Kiness Abu Motab, expressed disbelief at the violence, asking, “What is their crime? Just for being a minority in a democratic country?” Witnesses have recounted that young children, including an eight-year-old boy, were brutally killed.
Groups involved in the ongoing conflict have exchanged accusations of atrocities against civilians. Meanwhile, the Syrian defense ministry acknowledged the disturbing reports, promising that all claims would be thoroughly investigated.
Despite credible information about the incident, access to Suweida remains heavily restricted, making first-hand evidence collection difficult. The city, which has witnessed fierce battles between Druze and Bedouin fighters, is currently under siege by government forces.
Amidst the chaos, young victims like eight-year-old Hala al-Khatib, who was gravely injured, illustrate the silent suffering of many. Hala, unaware of her parents' fates, sat bloodied and anxious, embodying the tragic toll this conflict continues to inflict on innocent lives in the region.
