The Syrian Future Movement follows with deep condemnation and concern the revelations made by informed sources to Syria TV on July 15, 2026, regarding the Israeli occupation forces’ commencement of construction on a hospital in the town of Qalaat Jandal in the Mount Hermon area of western rural Damascus. This is a clear attempt to exploit the need for services, influence the local community, and present the occupation as a “supporter” of the Syrian Druze.
This project, which follows the establishment of medical clinics in the town of Rima and the provision of food and medical aid to the area’s residents, is not an isolated incident. Rather, it is a new link in a systematic Israeli strategy to consolidate its presence deep within Syria, exploiting the service vacuum in the region, whose residents primarily rely on the Qatana National Hospital.
The Syrian Future Movement condemns these practices and considers the construction of the hospital in Qalaat Jandal a blatant attempt to impose influence under a false humanitarian guise and a flagrant interference in Syrian internal affairs. It is no secret that these movements coincide with escalating security tensions in southern Syria and Israel’s repeated attempts to present itself as a “protector of the Druze.” These claims have been met with widespread rejection from religious and social figures and authorities, who affirm their commitment to Syrian national identity and their rejection of any foreign interference.
The Syrian Future Movement commends the national awareness of the residents of Qalaat Jandal and appreciates the statement issued by the religious authority, which affirmed the town’s adherence to Syrian identity and its rejection of any individual positions that contradict national principles.
In a move reflecting a high level of national awareness, the town’s religious authority issued a statement affirming the residents of Qalaat Jandal’s commitment to Syrian national identity and belonging to the Syrian state, and their rejection of any individual positions that do not represent them or that contradict their national and social principles.
The authority stressed that what was stated in the statement reflects the position of the “vast majority” of the residents, emphasizing that it does not engage in any political matter that does not serve the public or national interest, and is not responsible for any individual statements that contradict this unifying national stance.
The Syrian Future Movement draws attention to the divergent positions of the town’s notables. Some are pushing for stronger ties with Damascus and adherence to the Syrian state, while a smaller number support expanding communication with the Israeli occupation.
This divergence reveals that there are voices attempting to exploit the difficult circumstances to serve foreign agendas.
The Syrian Future Movement reiterates that the transitional phase requires societal and institutional vigilance to confront all attempts at division and fragmentation, and that the region’s future can only be achieved within the framework of a unified and fully sovereign Syria.
The Syrian Future Movement recalls the broader context of the Israeli occupation of Mount Hermon, which began on December 8, 2014, and emphasizes that the continuation of these actions constitutes a direct threat to national security and jeopardizes state-building efforts and regional stability.
Mount Hermon, with its unique strategic location linking southern Lebanon to the Bekaa Valley and the Syrian border, grants Israel advanced surveillance and intelligence capabilities. The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes that the continuation of these movements, coupled with the former Israeli Defense Minister’s declaration that his forces will not withdraw from the summit of Mount Hermon and will remain in the security zone in southern Syria, constitutes a serious challenge to national sovereignty.
The Syrian Future Movement offers a set of recommendations to counter these movements and strengthen national resilience in the region:
- Submit an urgent official protest to the United Nations and the Security Council, exposing the Israeli occupation’s violations in Mount Hermon and demanding international monitoring mechanisms to halt these practices and ensure an immediate withdrawal from the occupied Syrian territories.
- Strengthen the state’s institutional presence in the Mount Hermon region by providing health, education, and development services, securing the needs of the population, and thwarting any Israeli attempts to fill the service gap, as evidenced by the residents’ reliance on the Qatana National Hospital.
- Intensify diplomatic and media efforts to expose Israeli plans aimed at creating a new reality in southern Syria, and to emphasize that the Druze community is an integral part of the national fabric and does not require external protection, based on the position of the religious authority in Qalaat Jandal.
- Supporting the state’s efforts to protect its borders and prevent any new Israeli incursions, and strengthening the Syrian Arab Army’s defensive capabilities in the face of escalating security challenges.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that Syria, with its national unity and full sovereignty, is the true guarantor of the dignity of all its citizens.
We emphasize that Israel’s attempts to exploit Syrian communities under the guise of “protection” are unacceptable interference, and that the Druze community has proven, through its patriotic stances, that it is an integral part of this nation.
We call upon the Syrian government and the international community to assume their responsibilities in confronting these violations and to ensure that the Mount Hermon area does not become an arena for imposing a new reality that threatens Syria’s security and stability.
The Syrian Future Movement will remain supportive, critical, and vigilant regarding this issue, striving to build a new Syria on the foundations of sovereignty, dignity, and national unity.
