Incident Overview
A suicide bomber attacked the Mar Elias Church in Dweil’a, near , during prayers, killing at least 22 and injuring 63. This marks the first church attack in in years.
Preliminary investigations by the Syrian Interior Ministry suggest the is responsible, although no group has claimed responsibility.
Reactions and Responses
Syrian officials, including the Information Minister, condemned the attack as a terrorist act, emphasizing the protection of places of worship and the commitment to combat criminal organizations.
The attack has raised concerns about the presence of extremist sleeper cells in Syria and the government's ability to protect minorities under its de facto Islamist rule.