Maasa Kanoo, daughter of the late actor Mohammad Kanoo, miraculously survived the Israeli airstrikes that targeted Umayyad Square in Damascus on Wednesday. She documented the terrifying moments through a series of videos shared on her Instagram Stories, showing how she was only meters away from the site of the strikes. Her posts sparked wide engagement and emotional reactions online.

Syrian Artists React to Escalation in Damascus and Sweida Amid the ongoing turmoil in Syria, several artists expressed sorrow and anger over the escalation in Sweida and Damascus, showing solidarity with the Syrian people through social media posts and heartfelt messages.

Maxim Khalil: “My heart is with our people in Sweida” Bassem Yakhour posted a black image with a broken heart emoji on Instagram, mourning the situation. Meanwhile, Maxim Khalil wrote moving words: “When the sound of bullets rises, how can the voice of reason be heard? If history hasn’t taught someone the lesson, even 14 bloody years won’t.” He added: “My heart is with our people in Sweida and every Syrian across the country. Let reason and wisdom prevail—they are the lasting solution.”

Rami Ayach: “A blatant violation” Rami Ayach condemned the insults directed at religious figures, calling it “a blatant assault and a stab in the heart of values and principles.” He affirmed that religious leaders are “symbols of dignity, clarity, and peace.”

Suleiman Aji Postpones His Wedding In a related gesture, actor Suleiman Aji shared an emotional message announcing that he postponed his wedding, which was scheduled for Thursday. He stated that joy is not appropriate amid national mourning: “I wanted to celebrate my wedding in Damascus so we could all rejoice together. But my wedding isn’t more important than my people and my homeland. It’s okay—joy can wait. I won’t be happy when people are in pain.”