[108838] Attack in the heart of Damascus: Dead and wounded in an explosive device detonation near the Palace of Justice

[108838] Attack in the heart of Damascus: Dead and wounded in an explosive device detonation near the Palace of Justice

A powerful explosion of an explosive device struck a coffee shop near the Palace of Justice in the Al-Hijaz area of Damascus, causing numerous casualties.

Explosive device attack in the heart of Damascus

A wave of reports in Arab media indicates a serious attack that took place on the afternoon of July 2, 2026, in the heart of the Syrian capital, Damascus. According to reports from the Syrian Ministry of Health, the explosion that occurred inside a coffee shop in the Al-Hijaz area, near the Palace of Justice, claimed the lives of 5 people and left 16 others wounded.

Details of the incident and the authorities' response

Syria TV reported, citing official media sources, that the explosion was caused by "an explosive device planted at the site." Syrian security forces established a security cordon around the scene, and civil defense teams evacuated the casualties to hospitals. Damascus Governor, Maher Adalbi, confirmed that it was a "homemade explosive device" and added that "there are elements lurking for the stability of the region and seeking to undermine security."

Media coverage and supplementary reports

Various media outlets, including Al Jazeera and Halab Today News, covered the incident as a deliberate attack against civilians and lawyers frequenting the complex. Simultaneously, networks identified with the "Axis of Resistance," such as the Palestine Dialogue Network and Al-Mayadeen, highlighted the intensity of the explosion and the damage caused at the site.

In previous reports throughout the day, this incident was preceded by reports of a security flare-up in other sectors in Syria. Syria TV and Halab Today News reported on artillery fire by "Israeli occupation forces" towards the vicinity of the village of Abidin in the Daraa Governorate, an event that occurred in parallel to the security tension reported in the As-Suwayda area.