Intelligence officials in Syria's new de facto government have successfully thwarted an Islamic State group's plan to bomb the Sayyida Zeinab shrine in a Damascus suburb. The General Intelligence Directorate reported the arrests of multiple suspects affiliated with the planned attack, striving to protect the diverse Syrian populace from extremist threats. Sayyida Zeinab, historically targeted by ISIS, has faced past attacks during key Shiite observances. This incident reflects the ongoing tensions between sectarian groups in Syria, as well as the new government's efforts to reassure religious minorities amidst shifting power dynamics in the region.