The Syrian Future Movement highly values the statement issued by the Syrian Network for Human Rights on Sunday, October 25, 2026. In this statement, the Network condemned the killing of civilian Muath Salama al-Ba’ir—a resident of the village of Jamla in the western countryside of Daraa—who was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces at dawn on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Network called for an independent and effective investigation into the circumstances surrounding the use of lethal force, and for holding those responsible for any proven violations accountable.
The Syrian Future Movement declares its full support for this demand, viewing it as the minimum legal and moral obligation in the face of a crime that meets all the criteria of a serious violation.
The Syrian Future Movement notes the precise details of the crime as documented by the Syrian Network for Human Rights:
At dawn on Thursday, October 22, 2026, an Israeli force consisting of 12 military vehicles entered the village of Jamla and deployed throughout its neighborhoods, specifically in the eastern district. During the incursion, occupation soldiers ordered the civilian Muath al-Ba’ir to stop or turn back. As he did not respond to their instructions—due to the fact that he had Down syndrome—the occupation soldiers opened fire on him, killing him.
The Syrian Future Movement points out that the Network confirmed al-Ba’ir was unarmed. His killing raises serious indications of a potential arbitrary deprivation of the right to life, in violation of the United Nations Charter. Furthermore, the deployment of snipers on the rooftops of residential homes within an inhabited village raises grave legal concerns regarding the safety of civilians; this represents a new development—observed for the first time—in the pattern of Israeli operations since the fall of the former regime. The Syrian Future Movement notes that the occupation army claimed its forces spotted a “suspicious individual” approaching its soldiers, and that they attempted to detain him before opening fire—allegedly because he “continued to approach”—under the pretext of neutralizing a potential threat.
The Syrian Future Movement asserts that this account does not hold up against the facts: the victim was unarmed, lived with Down syndrome, and was not in a zone of military engagement. Shooting an unarmed civilian—simply because he failed to follow orders due to his disability—constitutes intentional homicide, not the “neutralization of a threat.”
The Syrian Future Movement emphasizes that the Israeli account, in itself, provides no evidence of an actual threat that would justify the use of lethal force. Furthermore, accepting this narrative without an independent investigation amounts to complicity in covering up the crime.
The Syrian Future Movement reaffirms its consistent position—as documented on its official website—of condemning Israeli attacks on southern Syria and calling for those responsible to be held accountable.
In a statement dated October 23, 2026, titled “Protests Across Syrian Provinces Rejecting Israeli Aggression in Daraa and Quneitra,” the Syrian Future Movement commended the popular mobilization that spread throughout Syrian provinces in opposition to the aggression. The movement condemned the killing of a young man, Muath al-Ba’ir, and demanded an immediate cessation of these attacks, as well as the prosecution of those responsible. In a statement titled “Quneitra Is Not Alone,” issued on October 20, 2026, the Syrian Future Movement (SFM) asserted that “the cessation of attacks must be an immediate and unconditional obligation under international law and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.” The movement further rejected any attempt to condition the end of this aggression upon a separate security agreement.
The Syrian Future Movement views the killing of Muaz al-Ba’ir as yet another link in a long chain of Israeli violations—documented by the Syrian Network for Human Rights—which includes at least 453 incursions between December 2024 and October 6, 2026. The movement emphasizes that the occupying power does not limit its actions to targeting militants; it also targets defenseless civilians, including persons with disabilities—acts that constitute crimes demanding international accountability.
Acting in accordance with its national responsibility, the Syrian Future Movement recommends the following:
First: The immediate establishment of an independent international commission of inquiry into the killing of Muaz al-Ba’ir—modeled on mechanisms employed in the Occupied Palestinian Territory—to investigate the circumstances surrounding the use of lethal force, determine individual responsibility, and issue a public report to be presented to the UN Security Council.
Second: The documentation of this crime and the submission of a case file to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). It is essential to ensure that no Israeli official escapes accountability, as impunity only encourages the recurrence of such crimes. Third: An explicit international condemnation of the occupation forces’ deployment of snipers on the rooftops of homes in the village of Jamla—an act deemed a violation of international humanitarian law. The international community is urged to pressure Israel to cease these practices, which endanger the lives of civilians.
Fourth: The Syrian Future Movement calls upon the transitional government to fulfill its responsibilities toward the family of the martyr Muaz al-Ba’ir by providing fair compensation, as well as psychological and social support. Furthermore, it calls for the implementation of protection programs for persons with disabilities in border areas prone to attacks, as they are the most vulnerable and the least capable of protecting themselves.
The Syrian Future Movement reiterates its strong condemnation of the killing of Muaz al-Ba’ir, expresses its full solidarity with his family and the residents of Jamla village, and highly commends the role of the Syrian Network for Human Rights in documenting this crime and demanding an investigation.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that the blood of Muaz al-Ba’ir—a young man who could not even comprehend why he was being fired upon—will not have been shed in vain. Every crime committed against a Syrian civilian shall remain a testament to the brutality of the occupation, serving as a catalyst for greater steadfastness and a persistent demand for justice.
The Syrian Future Movement remains committed to supporting all efforts that promote holding the occupation accountable. It will continue to critique any international shortcomings and monitor developments on the ground, all in pursuit of a new Syria—a nation where no unarmed civilian is killed because of a disability, and where the blood of no martyr is left without accountability.
