Syria Mosque Attack: Suicide Bomber Kills 12 During Friday Prayers in Homs

• A suicide bomber attacked the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers.
• The attack resulted in at least 12 deaths and over 20 injuries, with some critically wounded.
• Witnesses described a horrific scene with blood-soaked prayer carpets and scattered religious books.
• The incident occurred in the Wadi al-Dahab area, home to Alawite, Christian, and Sunni Muslim communities.
• Authorities suspect the attack aims to incite sectarian violence; ISIL (ISIS) is under suspicion, though no claim has been made.

Why It Matters: Deadly suicide bombing at a Homs mosque during prayers sparks fears of sectarian violence.