06.09.2026 14:40
Syrian Health Minister Musab al-Ali fired a pistol repeatedly during his visit to the Interior Ministry's stand at the 63rd Damascus International Fair. It was noted that al-Ali, whose ease with handling a weapon drew attention, has no military background and is a neurosurgeon. The Health Minister's unusual shooting at the fair quickly attracted attention.
The 63rd Damascus International Fair, held in the Syrian capital Damascus, witnessed unusual moments with Health Minister Musab al-Ali.
Health Minister al-Ali, along with the Culture Minister and senior officials from the Ministry of Interior, visited the Ministry of Interior's booth at the fair. There, the minister picked up a pistol and fired at a target.
HE PICKED UP THE GUN AND FIRED
During the shooting at the fair visit, al-Ali was seen gripping the pistol with both hands, aiming at the target, and pulling the trigger repeatedly. The ease displayed by the Health Minister while handling the weapon caused the incident to quickly go beyond Syria's borders and become a topic of discussion.
NO MILITARY BACKGROUND
Following the incident, al-Ali's background also became a subject of curiosity. It was stated that the Health Minister has no military background and worked in the medical field for many years.
It drew attention that al-Ali's specialty was neurosurgery. It was noted that al-Ali, who worked as a doctor before his ministerial role, spent a significant part of his professional career in the health sector.
FROM SCALPEL TO PISTOL
Numerous comments drew connections between the hand skills and precision a neurosurgeon should possess and al-Ali's calmness during the shooting. Particularly, his steady grip on the pistol and his composed demeanor during the shot stood out.
IT HAPPENED DURING A FAIR VISIT
The incident did not occur during any conflict or security operation, but during an official visit held as part of the Damascus International Fair. Al-Ali's trying out the weapon at the Ministry of Interior's booth became one of the most unusual moments of the fair visit.