Deadly blast at Damascus cafe kills six
A bomb exploded in a crowded cafe in central Damascus on July 2, 2026, killing six people and wounding 22 others. The blast took place only 100 metres from the Palace of Justice in the Hejaz district.
No group claimed responsibility yet; Syrian officials blame the Islamic State. The attack is the deadliest in the city since a 2025 church bombing that killed 25 people.
Impact: The incident highlights a surge in violence as Syria tries to rebuild after a 13‑year civil war and the governance turmoil that followed the regime’s fall in December 2024.
