Cafe Bombing Kills 9, Wounds 22, in Busy Court Area of Central Damascus

In this ZeroHedge article, Tyler Durden reports a cafe bombing in central Damascus killed at least 9 and wounded 22 in a busy court area.

• The explosion targeted a popular cafe near the Palace of Justice frequented by lawyers and court staff, with several victims identified as attorneys.
• The blast occurred amid ongoing instability in post-Assad Syria under US-backed Ahmed al-Sharaa, with persistent jihadi threats including ISIS.
• Syria’s interior ministry confirmed an explosive device but did not identify perpetrators; the area saw immediate emergency response.
• Sectarian violence against Alawites, Christians, and Druze continues, with previous deadly attacks like a church bombing in June 2025.
• The new parliament includes extremists, highlighting the regime’s radical elements despite claims of moderation.
• Mainstream media has largely stopped covering Syria despite ongoing killings and terrorist incidents.
• The attack underscores persistent security challenges and weak defenses after Israeli strikes.

Read the full story:
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cafe-bombing-kills-9-wounds-22-busy-court-area-central-damascus