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No: 128, 7 July 2026, Regarding the Bombings in Damascus, the Capital of Syria
We condemn the bombings carried out today (7 July) in Damascus, the capital of Syria. There is no place for violence and terrorism in Syria. Türkiye will continue to stand...
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Breakthrough News
· Jul 6, 2026
Attack in Central Damascus shakes Syria’s fragile peace
According to state-run media outlets, the blast resulted from an explosive device implanted in the site, which is located near the Palace of Justice in the Syrian capital. Zoe. , July 6, 2026
Sweden Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit
Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit
TRT World
· Jul 2, 2026
Explosion in Damascus kills at least 5, injures 16
An explosion in a cafe on al Nasr Street in Damascus killed at least five people and injured 16 others on July 2, according to Syria’s Ministry of Health. The blast occurred near the Palace of Justice and the historic Hamidiye Market area. Syrian authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the explosion. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
Al-Monitor
· Jul 9, 2026
Cell behind Damascus bombings in custody, Syria says
July 9 (Reuters) - Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the cell responsible for what he called terrorist bombings that targeted Damascus on Tuesday was now in custody, Syrian TV reported on Thursday.Khattab said authorities would reveal the identities of the cell's members, their roles and all their links after investigations were completed, it added.
The Eastern Herald
· 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.
Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
Explosions in Syria's Damascus during Macron visit
Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria, a security source said. The French president did not hear the explosions, the Elysee said, and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards. #bomb #syria #damascus #macron #explosion
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