Syrian bombings
Syrian authorities announced on July 9, 2026, the arrest of an Islamic State-linked cell accused of carrying out bombings near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on July 7, 2026, during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, which killed one person and wounded 36. As of July 9, 2026, investigations are ongoing into multiple recent attacks across Syria. Two bombs near the Damascus hotel on July 7 injured 18, while earlier bombings on July 2 killed at least 19 people and wounded 39 in Damascus and Homs. The UN Secretary-General had previously condemned a mosque bombing in Homs on December 26, 2025, for which two ISIS members, Ahmed Attallah al-Diab and Anas al-Zarrad, were arrested.
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July 2026 — 4 developments
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of an Islamic State-linked cell accused of carrying out bombings near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on July 7, 2026.
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of an Islamic State-linked cell accused of carrying out bombings near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on July 7, 2026. The attacks occurred during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, killing one person and wounding 36. The UN Secretary-General had previously condemned a mosque bombing in Homs on December 26, 2025.
Two bombs exploded near a Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying on July 7, 2026, injuring 18 people.
Two bombs exploded near a Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying on July 7, 2026, injuring 18 people. Macron's office stated he did not hear the explosions, and his visit continued as planned. The Muslim Council of Elders and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attack, which France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described as an attempt to destabilize Syria.
Two bombings occurred on July 2, 2026: one in Damascus killed nine people and injured 20, while a separate bombing at a mosque in Homs killed at least eight and wounded 18.
Two bombings occurred on July 2, 2026: one in Damascus killed nine people and injured 20, while a separate bombing at a mosque in Homs killed at least eight and wounded 18. The Syrian Interior Ministry is investigating the Damascus incident, for which no group has claimed responsibility.
A bomb blast at a cafe near the Palace of Justice in Damascus on July 2, 2026, killed at least 10 people and wounded 21 others.
A bomb blast at a cafe near the Palace of Justice in Damascus on July 2, 2026, killed at least 10 people and wounded 21 others. The explosion was caused by a homemade explosive device. This is the deadliest attack in Damascus since a church bombing in June 2025.
June 2026 — 2 developments
ISIS members attacked the Internal Security Services headquarters in Raqqa City, Syria, on June 15, 2026, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
ISIS members attacked the Internal Security Services headquarters in Raqqa City, Syria, on June 15, 2026, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. This attack follows the December 26, 2025, bombing at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, for which the extremist group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility.
A bomb exploded outside a Defense Ministry building in Damascus on May 19, 2026, killing one soldier and wounding about a dozen others.
A bomb exploded outside a Defense Ministry building in Damascus on May 19, 2026, killing one soldier and wounding about a dozen others. State media reported that soldiers discovered a bomb and while dismantling it, a car exploded nearby. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
April 2026 — 1 developments
A sabotage plot in Damascus on April 11, 2026, involving an explosive device targeting a religious figure, was foiled.
A sabotage plot in Damascus on April 11, 2026, involving an explosive device targeting a religious figure, was foiled. This follows an attack on Christians in Al-Suqaylabiyah in late March 2026, and an incident in the same town on March 26, 2026, where gunmen vandalized property and threatened residents.
March 2026 — 1 developments
In March 2026, violence broke out in As Suqaylabiyah, targeting Christians, following the December 2025 mosque bombing in Homs.
In March 2026, violence broke out in As Suqaylabiyah, targeting Christians, following the December 2025 mosque bombing in Homs. Church leaders have condemned these attacks and called for increased security and weapons control.
January 2026 — 1 developments
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of two Islamic State (ISIS) members, Ahmed Attallah al-Diab …
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of two Islamic State (ISIS) members, Ahmed Attallah al-Diab and Anas al-Zarrad, accusing them of being behind the deadly December 26 mosque bombing in Homs.
December 2025 — 6 developments
Three people were killed and dozens injured during protests by Syria's Alawites in Latakia, following the Homs mosque bombing.
Three people were killed and dozens injured during protests by Syria's Alawites in Latakia, following the Homs mosque bombing.
Violent protests by the Alawite minority erupted in Syria following the Homs mosque explosion, with …
Violent protests by the Alawite minority erupted in Syria following the Homs mosque explosion, with demonstrations called by the head of Syria's Supreme Alawite Islamic Council highlighting deep sectarian and political divisions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the deadly mosque bombing in Homs, Syria, which occurred on December 26, 2025, and emphasized the need for accountability.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the deadly mosque bombing in Homs, Syria, which occurred on December 26, 2025, and emphasized the need for accountability.
The mosque targeted in the deadly bombing in Homs has been identified as an Alawite minority mosque.
The mosque targeted in the deadly bombing in Homs has been identified as an Alawite minority mosque.
A little-known group named Saraya Ansar al-Sunna has claimed responsibility for the mosque bombing.
A little-known group named Saraya Ansar al-Sunna has claimed responsibility for the mosque bombing.
An explosion at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 to 21 others.
An explosion at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 to 21 others. Syrian authorities are investigating the incident, which they described as a 'terrorist explosion' caused by planted explosive devices.