Explosions occurred near a hotel hosting the French President in Damascus on July 7, 2026.
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What happened
Explosions occurred near a hotel hosting the French President in Damascus on July 7, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Attacks on a hotel hosting the French President in Damascus.1 source
Macron's visit precedes the NATO summit, and France pushes for Europe to reconsider sanctions on Syria.1 source
Macron's visit to Damascus on July 7 was marked by bomb attacks, injuries, and Saudi condemnation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
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Damascus
capital and largest city of Syria
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