A devastating bomb explosion at a bustling café in central Damascus has claimed the lives of at least six individuals and left 22 others injured, according to Syrian state media. The incident occurred close to the Palace of Justice, a significant government building, approximately 100 meters away in Damascus' Hejaz district. An explosive device was reportedly planted inside the café. No immediate claim for the attack has been made by any group. This bombing marks the deadliest incident in Damascus since a church suicide attack in June 2025 that resulted in 25 fatalities. The shadowy jihadist group, Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah, claimed responsibility for the previous bombing; however, authorities attributed it to the Islamic State (IS) group. The latest bombing brings back memories of the violence witnessed during Syria's civil war, according to a nearby glasses shop owner who felt strong pressure and saw people lying on the floor with blood around them. In response, Damascus Governor Maher Marwan Idlibi stated that those responsible for the bloodshed will be held accountable and warned against attempts to destabilize the country. Several attacks have occurred in Damascus since Islamist-led rebel forces ousted Bashar al-Assad from power in December 2024, marking the end of a 13-year devastating civil war. The interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has faced challenges in consolidating control over the entire country and restoring security since taking office. Additionally, there have been bouts of deadly sectarian fighting between government forces and members of Syria's Alawite and Druze religious minorities.