Story perspectives

Syria arrests IS cell linked to July 7 Macron bombing

7/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Syrian security forces detained an Islamic State-linked cell after raids in four Damascus neighborhoods.
Interior Minister Anas Khattab announced on X that investigators used camera footage to identify a suspect and capture Islamic State-linked cell responsible for the July 7 bombings.
The July 7 blast near Macron’s hotel killed one person and wounded thirty-six.
Macron continued his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa unharmed and said the attacks must not destabilise Syria.

1 of 1

Story summary

Syrian security forces detained an Islamic State-linked cell after raids in four Damascus neighborhoods.
Interior Minister Anas Khattab announced on X that investigators used camera footage to identify a suspect and capture Islamic State-linked cell responsible for the July 7 bombings.
The July 7 blast near Macron’s hotel killed one person and wounded thirty-six.
Macron continued his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa unharmed and said the attacks must not destabilise Syria.