Bomb attacks rattle Damascus but for most Syrians, life goes on
The Damascus attacks appeared to be attempts to cause instability, but don’t signal total security breakdown in Syria.
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Syria grapples with unrest as government faces old and new threats
Damascus shaken by twin blasts during Macron’s visit, marking heightened threats to Syria’s fragile stability
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Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit to Syria: What we know
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
From: NewsFeed
Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit
Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit
Published On 7 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
Explosions in Damascus as French president visits
Explosions in Damascus as French president visits
Published On 7 Jul 2026
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