Explosions rock Damascus hotel where French president Macron is staying

A series of explosions caused by explosive devices occurred in Damascus today near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is currently staying. The Élysée Palace, France’s presidential office, has confirmed that Macron was not in the vicinity when the blasts took place. According to palace officials, the president did not hear the explosions as he was en route to a meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the People’s Palace in Damascus. The timing of the incident, occurring during an official state visit by the French leader, has raised security concerns. The nature of the explosive devices and the intended target of the attack remain under investigation by Syrian authorities.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.