{
  "id": 16846912,
  "title": "Jordan and Syria form joint security committee after deadly strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/jordan-and-syria-form-joint-security-committee-after-deadly-strikes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:22:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/28/jordan-and-syria-form-joint-security-committee-after-deadly-strikes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jordan and Syria have agreed to establish a joint security committee to investigate the impact of Jordanian attacks against ISIS, according to their respective foreign ministers. Following a deadly church bombing in Jordan last week that claimed nine lives, Jordan launched air strikes in Syria on Tuesday, resulting in the death of at least 20 ISIS members. However, Syrian authorities reported that seven individuals, including three children, a woman, and an elderly man, were killed in the strikes.\n\nJordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi informed Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani that the strikes were based on intelligence reports and aimed at neutralizing confirmed threats and potential attacks on Amman's security while expressing deep regret over the civilian casualties. Both ministers emphasized the strong historical ties between the two nations and the importance of resolving any issues through open dialogue, highlighting that the security and future of both countries are intrinsically linked.\n\nThe joint statement underscored both countries' commitment to addressing challenges related to terrorism and preventing cross-border activities such as drug and arms smuggling. Syria has promised to reopen the Nassib border crossing with Jordan, its sole border with the kingdom that remains open for passenger and commercial traffic. This development comes after Jordan and Syria have strengthened their cooperation under the leadership of King Abdullah II and President Ahmad Al Shara, particularly in border security matters.",
  "summary": "Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to examine the details and the repercussions of Jordanian strikes against ISIS , the two countries' foreign ministers have said. The Jordanian army on Tuesday said at least 20 ISIS members had been killed in strikes on Syria launched in “retaliation” for a deadly church attack in the kingdom last week that killed nine Christians.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jordan and Syria form joint security committee.",
    "Nine killed in Jordan church bombing, seven in Syria strikes.",
    "Border crossing to reopen between Jordan and Syria."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Establishing this committee signals a shift toward diplomatic cooperation to manage cross-border security risks and civilian fallout following recent military escalations between the two neighboring nations.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}