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Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit

Al Jazeera Tuesday 07 July 2026, 10:15 UTC 1 min read
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Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit Two explosions have rocked Syria’s capital Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron visits his Syrian counterpart. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from the presidential palace. Published On 7 Jul 2026

Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit Two explosions have rocked Syria’s capital Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron visits his Syrian counterpart. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from the presidential palace. Published On 7 Jul 2026
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