Israel condemns deadly Damascus church bombing, reaches out to Syria's Christians

The question is now whether ISIS can be fully defeated, and if these threats can be stopped.

Syrian security forces secure the area at Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Damascus following a suicide bombing, in Syria, June 23, 2025

(photo credit: REUTERS/FIRAS MAKDESI)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

JUNE 23, 2025 12:07

Updated: JUNE 23, 2025 23:32

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