The Syrian Civil Defense group organized protests on May 7 in several rebel-held cities, calling for a halt to the targeting of civilians, hospitals and rescue centers.

Protesters also expressed solidarity with medical staff targeted in bombings that have killed many of them.

Syrian Civil Defense centers, volunteers and hospitals have been heavily targeted during the conflict.

This video was shared by a pro-opposition media outlet and is described as showing Civil Defense volunteers from Madiq Citadel in Hama province holding a sit-in calling for a halt to attacks on hospitals.