French President Emmanuel Macron is unharmed after explosions rocked Damascus on July 7, 2026, during what was already a diplomatically loaded visit to Syria. The blasts occurred near the Four Seasons hotel, where Macron was staying, but the Elysee Palace confirmed he did not even hear them.
He met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as scheduled, and the day’s agenda continued without interruption.
What happened on the ground
Witnesses reported smoke and the sounds of multiple blasts near the Four Seasons hotel and the Ministry of Tourism in central Damascus. Two or more explosive devices were detonated, though early reports offered little clarity on casualties or the extent of structural damage.
No group had claimed responsibility at the time of initial reporting.
