29.10.2026 20:44
The Jordanian army carried out an air operation in southern Syria in retaliation for a church attack that killed 9 people. While Jordan announced that a large number of terrorists were killed, the Syrian government announced that 5 civilians, including children, lost their lives. The Damascus government reacted by stating that no coordination had been established with it before the operation, while the Nasib Border Crossing between the two countries was temporarily closed.
The Jordanian army carried out an air operation in southern Syria in retaliation for an attack on a church in the city of Kerak that killed 9 people. Jordan announced that a large number of terrorists were neutralized in the operations, while the Syrian government announced that 5 civilians, including children, lost their lives. Following the attacks, the Nasib Border Crossing between the two countries was temporarily closed.
JORDAN'S RETALIATORY STRIKE ON SYRIA
The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that their fighter jets targeted positions belonging to terrorist organizations in southern Syria as part of an operation called "Jordanian Deterrence - Hamoud."
It was stated that the air operation was carried out in response to the armed attack on a funeral ceremony held at the Hamoud Church in Jordan's Kerak Governorate on October 23. The Jordanian army reported that the persons who carried out the church attack were linked to the terrorist organizations targeted in southern Syria.
IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT A LARGE NUMBER OF TERRORISTS WERE KILLED
The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that positions belonging to terrorist organizations were hit in the airstrikes, and that a large number of terrorists were killed and wounded. It was reported that some vehicles belonging to the organizations were also destroyed during the operation. The Jordanian authorities emphasized that the operation was carried out to avenge those who lost their lives in the church attack.
SYRIA: 5 CIVILIANS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, KILLED
The Syrian government, for its part, announced that civilians were targeted in Jordan's airstrikes.
In the attacks on southern Syria, it was reported that 5 people, including children, lost their lives and that there were injuries.
The Syrian government announced that developments in the region were being closely monitored after the attacks and that a comprehensive investigation had been launched to investigate the incident in all its aspects.
It was also emphasized that there is solidarity with the families affected by the attacks.
"THERE WAS NO COORDINATION WITH US"
The Syrian government reacted to the situation, stating that Jordan did not establish any coordination with the Damascus administration before the military operation.
In a statement from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the following expressions were used: "We conveyed our full reservation regarding the conduct of an operation within Syrian territory without prior coordination."
The Damascus administration emphasized that military steps concerning border areas should be carried out with joint field and security coordination between the two countries.
It was stated that coordination in such operations is important for protecting Syria's sovereignty and ensuring the security of both countries.
TALKS WITH JORDAN CONTINUE
The Syrian government reported that communication channels are being kept open to discuss developments regarding the airstrikes with the Jordanian authorities. While it was stated that talks between the two countries are continuing, it was reported that contacts are ongoing to uncover the details of the attacks and ensure border security.
SYRIA CLOSES BORDER CROSSING WITH JORDAN
After the airstrikes, the Syrian administration decided to temporarily close the Nasib Border Crossing on the Jordanian border.
The Syrian General Directorate of Border Crossings and Customs announced that activities at the border crossing were halted due to developments in Daraa Governorate.
Under the decision, passenger crossings in both directions and commercial activities at the Nasib Border Crossing were completely halted.
It was stated that the closure of the border crossing was carried out to ensure the safety of passengers and personnel working in the region.
The authorities reported that developments on the ground are being closely monitored and that necessary measures will be taken to ensure security.
9 PEOPLE HAD DIED IN THE CHURCH ATTACK
An armed attack was carried out during a funeral ceremony held on October 23 at the Hamoud Church in the south of Jordan's Kerak Governorate.
In the attack targeting those attending the funeral, 9 people lost their lives and 25 people were injured.
After the attack, a three-day mourning period was declared throughout Jordan.
The air operation carried out by the Jordanian army in southern Syria was conducted in retaliation for the church attack in question.