Jordan's military conducted airstrikes in Syria in retaliation for a church attack that killed nine people, with Syrian authorities reporting at least seven casualties, including three children and a woman. The strikes prompted Syria to close its main border crossing with Jordan.
Jordan's forces targeted hideouts of armed groups in Syria following the attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, where nine people were killed and dozens wounded. The Jordanian military said the operation was conducted in coordination with Damascus, though Syria denied any collaboration. Syrian officials said the attacks were conducted without prior coordination.
Syria's civil defense agency reported seven deaths in total, with five from a single family killed in a strike on a tent in Deraa Province. The border crossing between Jordan and Syria was closed after the strikes, highlighting tensions in the region. Jordan's king pledged a stern response to the attackers, emphasizing the need for security and stability.
Syria denied any coordination with Jordan during the airstrikes, stating the operation was conducted without prior notification. The Syrian government has launched an investigation into the attacks, emphasizing the importance of field and security coordination in border areas.