Maher Falahout, a resident of Suwayda Governorate, was tortured and killed by Al-Hijri militias on December 2nd, 2025, according to Noor Al-Darasat. Falahout's body was transported to the National Hospital in Suwayda. He had been arrested a few days prior along with Sheikh Raed Al-Matni. This incident occurs amidst ongoing unrest in Suwayda, where previous reports from December 2nd, 2025, indicated the National Guard launched an arrest campaign targeting government supporters. The region has also seen protests and accusations of abduction between factions. Earlier in the week, Druze Sheikh Ra'ad al-Mutna died in custody, with accusations of plotting against spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on December 2nd, 2025, that Israel expects Syria to establish a buffer zone and is determined to defend its Druze allies. Concurrently, Muhammad Al-Ahmad of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Israel of inciting chaos and supporting separatist groups in Syria, citing Israeli helicopters over Suwayda. Laith Al-Balous, a representative of Sheikh Al-Karama Hospital, reported that the National Guard had violated the sanctity of al-Dur and burned homes of local notables. Splits within the Suwayda 24 team were also reported, with Rayan Marouf confirming his expulsion. These events follow earlier reports from the weekend of December 1st, 2025, concerning the death of Druze Sheikh Ra'ad al-Mutna in custody.
