Joud Haider, a 3.5 year old Syrian boy, has been diagnosed with Hydrocephalus and requires neurosurgery and physical therapy. Due to sanctions on Syria, he is unable to receive the necessary treatment. A group of individuals are raising funds to transport him to a hospital in Malaysia for treatment. Donations can be made via PayPal or mycauses.com.au. The goal is to reach 1,700 people to donate $10 each. Time is limited as the operation is scheduled for January 15, 2018.

President Assad denies the use of chemical weapons in Syria, stating that it goes against the moral principles of the government and that Syria gave up its arsenal of chemical weapons in 2013. He accuses terrorists of using such weapons and claims that the United Nations was prevented from investigating the matter by the Americans. Assad denies the allegations and sees them as part of the Western narrative to demonize the Syrian government and army.