Tension In Paradise
Gunman fires on ancient church in Syria | WATCH
An unknown gunman opened fire on one of the oldest churches in the world in the city of Homs.

Avi Woolf
JUN 8, 2025 18:531 min read

An anonymous gunman opened fire on one of the oldest churches in the world, the Umm el-Zenar church in the city of Homs, Syria, tonight (Sunday), according to Kann reporter Roi Kais.
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Syrian leader Julani has been working hard to maintain his country's moderate image following Trump and Europe's decision to lift sanctions on the country. Incidents such as this will be a test of that resolve.
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