Damascus Cafe Bombing
A blast at a Damascus cafe killed multiple people, including mourners and lawyers.
July 3, 2026 · Updated Jul 3, 10:34am ET
Al JazeeraMourners bury victims of Damascus cafe bombing with six lawyers among dead
ABC NewsMourners in Damascus bury cafe blast victims as officials promise justice
Washington TimesExplosive device goes off in cafe in Syria’s capital, killing at least 9 people
BBC NewsBomb blast at central Damascus cafe kills nine, state media say
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What happened
Mourners in Damascus buried victims Friday after an explosive device detonated Thursday in a cafe near the Palace of Justice, killing 10 people, including six lawyers. The blast hit the central Hejaz/Midan area about 100 meters from the courthouse complex and wounded more than 20 others. Syria’s Interior Ministry said the device had been planted inside the cafe, and security forces cordoned off the site after the explosion. No group immediately claimed responsibility, while officials said an investigation was underway and promised accountability.
