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At Least 18 Injured in Damascus Blast as Macron Visits Syria

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At Least 18 Injured in Damascus Blast as Macron Visits Syria

Two explosions occurred in the Syrian capital of Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was expected to stay during his visit to the country. There were initially no reports of casualties, and the cause of the explosions was not immediately known, according to Al Jazeera. At the time of the explosions, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa was hosting Macron at the presidential residence, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). Reuters reported that improvised explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, where Macron was believed to be staying during his visit. Roads in the area were closed following the blasts, and emergency services were deployed to the scene.

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UrduPoint

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· Jul 7, 2026

At least 18 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron's visit to Syria

At least 18 injured in Damascus blasts during Macron's visit to Syria

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇸🇾 At least 18 people, including four police officers, wounded in explosion in Damasc [...]

JUST IN: At least 18 people, including four police officers, wounded in explosion in Damascus, Syria.@BRICSNews

BNO News

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· Jul 8, 2026

1 killed, 31 injured in explosions during Macron visit to Damascus

At least 1 person was killed and 31 others were injured when two explosions went off in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, accoridng to Syrian officials. The blasts happened Tuesday morning near Syria’s Ministry of Tourism and close to a hotel where Macron was expected to stay during his visit to [] The post 1 killed, 31 injured in explosions during Macron visit to Damascus appeared first on BNO News.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

24 injured in traffic accidents and fires across Syria over 24 hours

Damascus, June 30 (SANA) Twenty-four people were injured in traffic accidents and fires across Syria over the past 24 hours, the Syrian Civil Defense said on Tuesday. In a statement posted on its Telegram channel, the Civil Defense said emergency teams responded to 18 traffic accidents, in which 18 people were injured. The wounded received []

Assahifa

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· Jul 7, 2026

Blasts hit Damascus during Macron visit to Syria, wounding at least 18

At least 18 people were wounded in two explosions that struck the Syrian capital of Damascus on Tuesday while French President Emmanuel Macron was meeting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in a landmark visit aimed at strengthening ties between Paris and Syria's new leadership. According to Syria's Interior Ministry, one explosive device was hidden in a ...

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 7, 2026

Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria’s Sharaa

Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria's Sharaa

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bombs Explode Near Hotel Moments After French President Leaves

Two bombs detonated and wounded 18 people in Damascus on Tuesday shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron left his hotel for meetings with Syria’s new president. The blasts went off shortly after Macron’s motorcade left the Four Seasons hotel for the presidential palace, where he met with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa. Macron’s office said ...

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

'My visit continues': French President Macron after close shave in Syria amid explosions near hotel

French President Emmanuel Macron continued his Syria visit after explosions near his hotel. Two blasts struck central Damascus, wounding at least eighteen people earlier on Tuesday. Macron was unharmed and proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Further details indicated two explosive devices detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel. No group has claimed responsibility for the recent attack in Damascus.

MS NOW

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria

Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. The post Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria appeared first on MS NOW.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bombs explode near French President Macron's hotel in Damascus during visit

Bombs went off near President Macron's hotel in Syria injuring 18 people including four police officers according to Syria's state news agency. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

18 injured in Damascus explosion near French President Macron’s hotel

At least 18 people – including four police officers – were injured in two explosions reported in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, close to the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying. Explosives, described as “crude in construction” by Syrian authorities, were planted inside a car parked on the side of the road and inside []...Click to read more

Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions wound at least 18 in Syria's capital during Macron visit

Explosions rocked the Syrian capital Damascus on Tuesday, wounding at least 18 people as French President Emmanuel Macron met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, local authorities said. The blasts struck a busy area of the capital, shattering windows and prompting a large security response. #shorts #syria #explosion #damascus #macron #visit

The Cradle

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sharaa hosts Macron as terror attack hits Syrian capital

Two blasts injured 18 people in Damascus as Macron was en route to meet President Sharaa, a former Al-Qaeda chief with links to ISIS

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Aftermath of Deadly Blast in Central Damascus

Syrian security forces and medics are seen at the site of an explosion at a cafe near the Palace of Justice, in central Damascus. At least five people have been killed in the blast. #Syria

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where ‌Emmanuel Macron was meeting civil society groups, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. Syria's state news agency reported that 18 people were injured in the explosions, including four police officers. #syria #damascus #macron #explosion #france #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 7, 2026

Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said, but the French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. The blasts underscore the major security challenges in Syria, where Macron is the first head of [] The post Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Israeli Bombings Kill 15 People in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Occupation

The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed this Tuesday that Israeli military attacks killed 15 citizens and injured dozens across multiple regions in the last 24 hours. The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed on July 7 that this recent escalation raises the total number of fatalities in Lebanon to 4,319 since the onset of the military []

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 10, 2026

Explainer-What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week's Damascus bombs?

By Michael GeorgyDUBAI, July 10, (Reuters) - Preliminary investigations into the cell behind Tuesday's bombings in Damascus, near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, indicate it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said.Two bombs exploded near the hotel, wounding 18 people and overshadowing Macron's visit — the first by a European Union head of state since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.WHAT IS ISLAMIC STATE?

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Netanyahu says Israeli army does more than any other to protect civilians

Netanyahu says Israeli army does more than any other to protect civilians Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended the conduct of Israel's military, saying no military takes more measures to minimise civilian casualties than the Israeli armed forces and arguing that no country is attacked by more propaganda than Israel. In a social media post, Netanyahu added: Truth and Israel will prevail. The remarks come amid growing international criticism of Israel's military operations in Lebanon and Gaza, including concerns raised by US President Donald Trump over the civilian toll. According to Lebanon's health ministry, Israeli attacks since 2 March have killed at least 4,057 people and wounded 12,121 others. Israel also continues to face allegations of genocide over its war in Gaza, where health authorities say at least 73,018 Palestinians have been killed and 173,273 wounded.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 2, 2026

26,200 wounded since war began, Israel's Defense Ministry reports

The ministry warned that the rehabilitation system could collapse.

Vatican News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Blasts hit Damascus during Macron visit

Eighteen people have been injured after explosive devices went off in central Damascus. Read all

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 6, 2026

Lebanese Health Ministry: Four Martyrs in Israeli Airstrike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa

Lebanese Health Ministry: Four Martyrs in Israeli Airstrike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 3, 2026

[Video] The IDF struck the village of Sadiqin in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon overnig [...]

The IDF struck the village of Sadiqin in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon overnight, with Lebanese media reporting two casualties. It's notable because nearly all recent IDF strikes have been in the Nabatieh district, a hit in the Tyre area is described as a rare deviation, suggesting a possible widening of operations.

World Israel News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Classified IDF phone lost, winds up in Syrian village

Israeli military cellphone listed as classified was reported missing after clashes on Syrian frontier, later surfaced in Syrian village. The post Classified IDF phone lost, winds up in Syrian village appeared first on World Israel News.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria

Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday (July 7), a security source said. The French president did not hear the explosions By Yamam Al Shaar, Kinda Makieh and Clotaire Achi DAMASCUS – Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits

Explosions have rocked Syria's capital as France’s president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded.

Haaretz

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· Jun 28, 2026

IDF says it killed militants in Israel-controlled territory in southern Syria

Iran-linked militias had been operating where the IDF was deployed on Saturday, Syrian outlets reported. According to the state news agency, since the collapse of the Assad regime, Israel has established nine positions in southern Syria and arrested 47 civilians whose whereabouts remain unknown

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Bomb Kills Nine at Damascus Cafe Steps From Syria’s Palace of Justice

A bomb killed nine people and wounded 20 at a crowded cafe on al-Nasser Street in central Damascus on Thursday, meters from the Palace of Justice where trials of former Assad-era officials are under way. The attack was the third significant bombing in the Syrian capital in six weeks.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 7, 2026

Twin blasts rock Damascus during French President Macron's visit

Bombs exploded near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday, a security source said, but the Elysee reported that Macron did not hear the b...

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron’s visit

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Breaking | Hebrew media: Casualties were reported among the 769th Brigade of the Israeli army as a result of clashes in the Beit Yahoun area of southern Lebanon

Breaking | Hebrew media: Casualties were reported among the 769th Brigade of the Israeli army as a result of clashes in the Beit Yahoun area of southern Lebanon

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