Jordan strikes militants in Syria after deadly church attack

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Jordan's air force carried out strikes against "terrorist groups" in Syria on Monday in retaliation for Friday's attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the southern city of Karak, which killed nine people and wounded about 40 during a funeral procession. The military said the operation was coordinated with Damascus and targeted militant hideouts. Jordanian authorities arrested three suspects over the attack. Singapore's leaders condemned the attack and sent condolences to victims' families. The cross-border response signals Jordan's willingness to act beyond its borders against jihadist threats.

Why it matters：A US-allied Arab state striking across a border raises the risk of wider regional escalation over jihadist violence.

Key points

  • The Karak church attack killed nine and wounded about 40.
  • Jordan said the strikes were coordinated with Damascus.
  • Three suspects were arrested over the attack.

Sources (original reporting)

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