Unidentified gunmen kill two in Hama

Two young men, Magd Hatem Alshaer and Yamen Hussein Al-Sulayman, were killed following an attack by unidentified individuals on a shop in the village of Kitlan, located in the eastern countryside of Hama. The incident sparked tension in the area. Armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire on them, resulting in their immediate deaths. This comes amidst concerns over escalating acts of violence and incitement on social media platforms against the Alawite community, with residents urging security forces to intensify investigations and protect civilians.