Almost two months after the date of his alleged death , Rajiha was assassinated in 18 July 2012 Damascus bombing at the Syrian National Security Building at Rawda Square , Damascus . Among the others killed in the bombing were Hasan Turkmani and Assef Shawkat . Fahd Jassem al-Freij was named by President Assad as Rajiha 's successor as minister of defense , while it was announced that Addounia TV would broadcast the minister 's funeral . A state funeral was held for him , Hasan Turkmani and Assef Shawkat in Damascus on 20 July 2012 . A religious ceremony for him took place in the Holy Cross church in Damascus . Bashar al-Assad did not participate in the ceremony and was represented by vice president Farouk al-Sharaa . A military ceremony was also held for him and other two senior officials , Hassan Turkmani and Assef Shawkat , in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Mount Qasioun , overlooking Damascus
18 July 2012 Damascus bombing
18 July 2012 Damascus bombing
Dawoud Rajiha