Jordan strikes southern Syria after linking church attackers to 'terrorist groups'

Jordanian military carried out airstrikes on militant organizations in Syria on Monday in response to a devastating attack on a church last week. The strikes took place in Daraa province, south of the country, according to the Jordanian military. Syrian state news agency SANA reported that the attacks resulted in the death of five civilians, including women and children.

The Jordanian military claimed they destroyed several terrorist positions and killed and wounded numerous members of groups associated with the church attack perpetrators.

On Friday, nine people were killed during a funeral service at the Greek Orthodox St George's Church in Hammoud village in Karak governorate, southern Jordan. Seven were killed and 34 injured. The attack occurred during a funeral service, with gunmen killing nine people and injuring 34 others. Jordan's King Abdullah II vowed that terrorists would not escape punishment, emphasizing that no proponents of divisive ideologies would be tolerated.

Three suspects, including two brothers and a relative by marriage, were arrested in connection with the church attack. They were cornered at an abandoned house where they barricaded themselves and opened fire on security forces. All three suspects were injured and taken to the hospital. Jordan affirmed its commitment to remaining secure and stable, stating that it will not be deterred by any attempts to challenge its sovereignty.

The government seized weapons and ammunition from the suspects. Jordan's King Abdullah II visited wounded victims in the hospital, showing solidarity with the victims.