Macron Evades Attack in Damascus | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Two bombs detonated near a Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying—though he had already left for a meeting—wounding 18 people, including four police officers. One bomb was in a parked car, the other in a trash bin, and both exploded while authorities were disarming them. Despite the attack, Macron’s visit continues as planned, marking his historic trip as the first Western European leader to visit Syria since Assad’s departure in 2024. His agenda includes talks on reconstruction and unity with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, following prior calls to lift…