An explosion occurred at a mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers, resulting in at least eight deaths according to initial reports. The incident took place in a district predominantly inhabited by Alawite residents. The Alawite sect has experienced ongoing tension and violence, particularly since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government. Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the perpetrators or motives behind the attack. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, providing assistance and securing the area. The attack adds to the broader context of unrest in the region, where sporadic violence continues to impact civilian populations amid fragile security conditions.