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Syria: Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church Kills at Least 22

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  • #Terrorism
  • #Bombs
  • #Christianity
Syria: Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church Kills at Least 22
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JUN 23
Above: Damaged artwork is pictured inside the Mar Elias Church following a blast on June 22, 2025, in Damascus, Syria. Image copyright: Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Images
story last updated JUN 23

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

This horrific attack shows that the Islamic State remains a deadly threat to Syria's Christian minorities and democratic transition. The bombing targeted innocent people in their place of worship, demonstrating terrorists' complete disregard for human life and religious freedom. Syria's new government must strengthen security measures to protect all citizens from extremist violence.

Syrian Arab News AgencyAl Jazeera

Government-critical narrative

The church bombing exposes the fragility of Syria's new Islamist government and raises serious questions about its ability to maintain order. Despite promises to protect minorities, this attack occurred under their watch, highlighting the dangerous security vacuum left after Assad's removal. The incident undermines confidence in the current leadership's capacity to govern effectively.

New York TimesAmnesty International

Metaculus Prediction


The Controversies


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Status:Open
Will the Islamic State Return to Syria?
Controversy
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Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

At least 20 people killed in suicide bomber attack on Greek Orthodox church in Syria
PBS NewsHourJUN 23
Suicide bomber at Syrian church kills at least 13
CBSJUN 23
Suicide bomber strikes Syrian church near Damascus during mass
FOX NewsJUN 23
At least 20 killed in Damascus church bombing attack, dozens wounded
Al JazeeraJUN 23
Explosion rocks Orthodox church in Syrian capital – media
RTJUN 23
Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria during Divine Liturgy
Associated PressJUN 23
Suicide bomber strikes Syrian church near Damascus during mass
New York PostJUN 23
Suicide bomber at Syrian church kills at least 13
CBSJUN 23

More neutral establishment stance articles

Suicide attack on Damascus church kills at least 22 - Breitbart
BreitbartJUN 23