Israel Considers Building Field Hospital in Syria

Israel is reportedly considering establishing a field hospital in southern Syria, following a wave of escalating violence targeting Druze populations in the cities of Jaramana and Suwayda, according to Israeli media outlets.

Security officials cited by i24 News stated that while recent Israeli warning strikes have been effective, preparations are underway for a possible rise in casualties should the conflict intensify.

The proposed medical facility would be adjusted in capacity depending on the number of injured individuals in need of care.

According to Israel’s Ziv Medical Center in northern Israel, 21 Druze individuals wounded in recent clashes were transported to its facilities on Saturday.

Six of them were treated and later returned to Syria, while others remain hospitalized. One additional patient was transferred to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.

The wounded, reportedly suffering from gunshot wounds and shrapnel injuries, underwent surgeries in departments including general surgery and orthopedics. Israeli military and police forces provided secure transport across the border.

Sources say pressure to offer more medical assistance came from prominent Druze leaders and Israeli political figures, including Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif and former minister Ayoub Kara, who have urged for expanded humanitarian support to the Druze communities under threat.