# Damascus and Amman contradict each other over attack that killed civilians

https://mins.news/en/item/120874

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 13:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/29/damascus-amman-contradict-each-other-on-attack-that-killed-civilians?traffic_source=rss

> Jordan said its Monday-night strikes in southern Syria killed more than 20 ISIL fighters and were coordinated with Damascus. Syria disputed that account, saying it had not been notified beforehand. The strikes killed several members of a family in Deraa, fueling public anger and calls for accountability.

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