Syrian Health Minister Musab al-Ali Shoots a Firearm at the Damascus Fair

Visiting the 63rd Damascus International Fair held in Syria's capital Damascus, Health Minister Musab al-Ali fired at a target with a pistol he took in his hand at the Ministry of Interior stand.

Unusual Moments During the Fair Visit

The 63rd Damascus International Fair, held in Syria's capital Damascus, witnessed unusual moments involving Health Minister Musab al-Ali. Health Minister al-Ali visited the Ministry of Interior stand at the fair alongside the Minister of Culture and senior officials from the Ministry of Interior. Here, the minister took a pistol in his hand and fired towards a target.

His Calm Demeanor Attracted Attention

During the shooting performed during the fair visit, it was observed that al-Ali gripped the pistol with both hands, aimed at the target, and pulled the trigger successively. The ease the Health Minister displayed while using a weapon caused the incident to be discussed beyond Syria's borders in a short time.

The Career of the Minister Who is a Neurosurgeon

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 field of medicine for many years. It drew attention that al-Ali's field of expertise is neurosurgery. It was expressed that al-Ali, who practiced medicine before his ministerial duty, spent an important part of his professional career in the health field.

Occurred Within the Scope of an Official Visit

The incident did not take place during a conflict or security operation, but rather during the official visit carried out within the scope of the Damascus International Fair. Al-Ali's testing of the weapon at the Ministry of Interior stand became one of the most unusual moments of the fair visit.