Syria condemns deadly bombing at Homs mosque

Syrian officials strongly condemned a deadly bombing that struck Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood of Homs, killing eight and wounding 18 others, according to the Ministry of Health.

Minister of Information Hamza al-Mustafa offered his condolences to the families of the martyrs, describing the attack as a “treacherous act” aimed at undermining civil peace and destabilizing the path of the new Syrian state.

Al-Mustafa said the bombing exposed a convergence of interests among “remnants, Daesh, and collaborators,” accusing them of seeking to derail Syria’s political and social recovery. He stressed that such attacks would not succeed in weakening the country’s commitment to stability, shared destiny, and national unity.

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Attack targets social cohesion

The Minister emphasized that the assault sought to disrupt the long-standing principles of coexistence among Syrians, adding that the state would continue its political and developmental course despite attempts at sabotage.

In his remarks, al-Mustafa urged Syrians to close ranks against extremist and takfiri ideologies, reject foreign agendas, and rally around the concept of a “state of citizenship” that guarantees equal rights for all citizens without discrimination.

Separately, Interior Ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba said a planted explosive device detonated at the time of the first call to prayer for Friday prayers. He stated that investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible, adding that the attack targeted what he described as Syria’s current state of “positive unity,” according to Syrian state media.

Casualties and emergency response

The Ministry of Health said emergency and rapid response teams rushed to the scene immediately following the blast. The wounded were transferred to public hospitals, where all available medical resources were mobilized to provide treatment.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned the bombing in the strongest terms, calling it a “cowardly criminal act,” and reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to pursuing terrorism in all its forms and holding those involved accountable.

The Interior Ministry spokesperson also praised public awareness, describing society as a key pillar in confronting “remnants, Daesh, and separatist agendas.” He said efforts to restore chaos would fail and that the fight against terrorism would continue until security and stability are fully secured.

Regional condemnation

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the bombing, expressing firm opposition to all forms of violence. Doha voiced full solidarity with the Syrian government and its measures to safeguard security and stability, and reiterated its rejection of attacks targeting places of worship and civilians, describing them as violations of human and moral values.