Unidentified gunmen killed a father and three sons in Homs, Syria, in a shocking attack witnessed by family members. The incident has fueled outrage and fear among residents. In 2025 alone, targeted attacks have killed at least 390 people across Syria, prompting calls for accountability from international officials.
In a tragic incident in Syria’s Homs province, unidentified gunmen killed a father and his three sons in front of their mother and sister, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The attack occurred in the Al-Idikhar neighborhood, and the assailants managed to flee the scene after the attack.
Described as a “horrific massacre,” this crime has instilled fear and outrage among the local populace of Homs. SOHR reported that since the start of 2025, targeted assassinations and retaliatory attacks have resulted in at least 390 deaths across various Syrian provinces, including 382 men, six women, and two children.
In response to the rising violence, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged Syria’s transitional government to conduct an investigation into the killings of civilians in Alawite-majority villages. She emphasized the need to hold perpetrators accountable amid growing concerns about security and governance in the region.
The recent attack in Homs, where a father and his three sons were murdered, highlights the ongoing violence and instability in Syria. As assassinations soar, international calls for justice, including from Germany’s Foreign Minister, underscore the urgent need for accountability and investigations into these tragic incidents.
Original Source: shafaq.com
