Jordan says its air force struck 'militant hideouts' in Syria after church attack

Jordan's air force carried out airstrikes against militant hideouts in southern Syria following a deadly church attack, according to the kingdom's government. The operation, conducted in coordination with Syria, targeted individuals believed to be linked to terrorist groups. The strikes resulted in seven deaths, including three children and a woman, and three injuries.

Syria, however, denied any involvement and stated that it was conducting an investigation into the Jordanian attacks while emphasizing the need for coordination in border areas. Syria also announced the closure of the Nassib border crossing with Jordan due to security concerns in Daraa and Sweida provinces. The church attack, which took place during a Greek Orthodox funeral, left nine people dead and 34 wounded.

Jordan's government expressed zero tolerance for extremist violence, ordering security forces to respond firmly. Three suspects, who were hiding in an abandoned house, were apprehended after armed resistance and found with firearms and ammunition. Despite no claim of responsibility, Jordan remains committed to combating terrorism in the region.