WorldJordan strikes militants in Syria in retaliation for church attack

Jordan’s air force said it struck armed groups in Syria in retaliation for last week’s attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, which killed nine. Syrian state media reported civilian deaths, with a local health official saying at least five civilians were killed. Jordan said the operation was coordinated with Damascus; Syria said it had opened an investigation.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-26 22:08Original