Damascus Explosion: At Least Nine Killed After Bomb Explodes Inside Cafe, Eyewitness Narrates

A powerful bomb exploded inside a crowded cafe in central Damascus, Syria, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 20 others. The blast occurred on July 2, 2026, in the Hejaz district near the Palace of Justice on al-Nasr Street.

Eyewitnesses describe the horrifying scene with blood on the floors and victims being rushed to hospitals. Syrian authorities confirm an explosive device was planted at the cafe, which was popular among lawyers and locals. No group has claimed responsibility so far.