US Citizen Among Eight Druze Killed in Syrian Sectarian Violence
A 35-year-old Syrian-American from Oklahoma, Hosam Saraya, was among eight men executed in Syria amidst escalating sectarian violence. The killings were captured on video, with the gunmen, who have not been independently identified, shouting religious slogans. The victims, including Saraya’s brother and other family members, were members of the Druze community, and the attack occurred during clashes between Druze groups and Bedouin tribes. The US State Department and Oklahoma senators have confirmed the death of the American citizen and expressed concern, while the Syrian government has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
John Q. Hosedrinker