On the evening of October 23, 2025, the town of Al-Huwash in Wadi Al-Nasara, Homs countryside, central Syria, witnessed a failed kidnapping attempt targeting a doctor. Three armed men tried to intercept him and opened fire at his car, forcing him to flee to his home in the village of Ainaz, with the attackers in pursuit. Thanks to the intervention of his family and the subsequent arrival of a security patrol, the attempt was thwarted and two of the assailants were arrested.
Detailed Information
Type of incident: Kidnapping attempt / shooting and armed assault
End of pursuit: The victim’s home in Ainaz village, Homs countryside
Victim’s Identity:
Name: Wael Al-Abed
Profession: Doctor
Residence: Wadi Al-Nasara area (noted for its religious significance)
Perpetrators (Suspected):
Description: Three armed men
Details: One was masked; two were arrested while the third managed to escape
Actions Taken:
The two detainees were referred to the police headquarters in Homs city for investigation.
Context:
This incident comes amid a rise in killings, sectarian violence, and kidnappings targeting minorities in Syria following the takeover of power by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.
