Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: Syrian American Medical Society Foundation Please refer to the attached file. The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is deeply alarmed by credible reports of hundreds of civilian casualties and dozens of critical injuries in the southern Syrian governorates of Suwayda and Daraa. We urgently call for a cessation of hostilities and the rapid deployment of humanitarian aid and emergency medical supplies to local hospitals—many of which are overwhelmed and operating at limited capacity.Today’s airstrikes in Damascus have resulted in additional civilian deaths and a surge of patients into already strained public hospitals. These attacks reignite trauma for a population that has endured 14 years of war and is desperately seeking peace and stability. Syria cannot afford a renewed descent into violence.Millions of refugees and internally displaced people are watching these developments with dread. This latest wave of violence not only endangers lives—it also undermines the hope of returning home, rebuilding communities, and restoring normalcy. Every escalation delays Syria’s healing and obstructs urgently needed recovery efforts.“The utmost care must be given to innocent civilians and the brave healthcare workers who continue to serve them under fire,” said Dr. Aref Rifai, SAMS President. “Syria needs to rebuild and focus on recovery after years of war—not endure further violence that terrorizes families and shatters hopes for normalcy and recovery.”As the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in Syria, SAMS works closely with the Ministry of Health and communities across all governorates. Our teams also provide medical relief to Syrian refugees and vulnerable populations in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Turkey. We stand ready to scale up our emergency response—if we are granted the necessary access and support.