In brief
Jordan’s military executed a deadly air strike in Syria’s southern Daraa province after a church funeral shooting that killed nine people. Syrian officials report five civilians, including women, children and an elderly man, died or were wounded. The strike was carried out with alleged coordination with the Syrian government, yet the Syrian authorities claim they were not notified. In response, Syria closed its only passenger‑and‑commercial crossing with Jordan, launched investigations and detained suspects linked to the original attack.
Jordan’s fighter jets hit a village in Syria’s southern Daraa province after a deadly attack on a Christian funeral that killed nine people. Five civilians – women, children and an elderly man – are reported dead, while Syria says several “terrorists” were hit.
The Jordanian military says the strike was coordinated with the Syrian government, but Syrian officials claim they were not told beforehand.
In a swift response, Syria shut the only passenger‑and‑commercial border crossing with Jordan, suspending all traffic to protect travelers and staff.
Syrian authorities have opened direct communication with Jordanian officials and are investigating the target’s full circumstances. They also announced the arrest of two brothers and their brother‑in‑law suspected of planning the church attack.
Jordan’s Interior Minister said the attackers were all Jordanians hiding near the incident site. The incident highlights the ongoing tension across the Arab world, with regional powers reacting strongly to security threats.
