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Five Killed in Bomb Blast at Busy Damascus Cafe Amid Rising Security Concerns
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
A bomb exploded at a busy cafe near Damascus's main courthouse on Thursday, killing five and injuring 16. The attack, one of the deadliest since the regime change in 2024, has raised security concerns amid ongoing efforts to combat extremist groups in the city.
- 01Five killed and 16 injured in a bomb blast at a cafe near Damascus's Palace of Justice.
- 02The explosion occurred around 3 p.m. in a busy central Damascus area with no group claiming responsibility.
- 03Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes reminiscent of the civil war's violence.
- 04Since Assad's ousting in December 2024, such attacks have been rare but security incidents continue.
- 05Syrian authorities are actively targeting ISIS and extremist cells to prevent further attacks.
- 06Previous major attacks include a May 2025 car bomb and a June 2025 church suicide bombing.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew33 minutes ago
Five Killed in Bomb Blast at Busy Damascus Cafe Amid Rising Security Concerns
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Mysterious Explosion Near Damascus Central Court Kills Five, Injures Over Ten
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