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The bombing underscores the resilience of ISIS in Syria despite the group's territorial defeat in 2019. Intelligence estimates suggest that ISIS has maintained a foothold in Syria with around 3,000 fighters active. Many of these militants are believed to operate in camps and detention centers housing ISIS-linked prisoners, which remains a significant concern for ongoing regional stability.
This violence threatens to reignite sectarian tensions in an already fragile nation, complicating efforts for political reconciliation and national unity, especially as Syria’s interim government—led by President Ahmed al-Sharah—struggles to uphold promises of protection and inclusion for religious minorities.