Syrian state media
Coverage of Syrian state media in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli troops push into Syrian village and briefly establish checkpoint
Israeli troops briefly entered the Syrian village of al-Samdaniyah in Quneitra, establishing a temporary checkpoint and searching passersby before withdrawing. A similar action occurred two days earlier in al-Asha village, where over 15 army vehicles searched a house and warehouse before leaving.
- Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria
Two bombs exploded near a hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron held meetings with President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The French president's office confirmed Macron did not hear the explosions during his visit.
- Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit
Two bombs exploded near a hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron was meeting, according to Syrian state media. Macron's office confirmed he did not hear the explosions and met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa afterward. The attack highlights security challenges in Syria, where Macron is the first EU head of state to visit since rebels led by Sharaa overthrew Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
- Macron will visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster, Damascus says
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Syria soon, according to Syrian state media. The visit would make him the first Western leader to do so since Assad’s ouster.