Jordan attacks militants in Syria tied to last week’s church attack, state media says

Jordan attacks militants in Syria tied to last week’s church attack, state media says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jordan-attacks-militants-in-syria-tied-to-last-week-s-church-attack-state-media-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Jordan strikes militants in Syria tied to church attackhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jordan-attacks-militants-in-syria-tied-to-last-week-s-church-attack-state-media-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jordan-attacks-militants-in-syria-tied-to-last-week-s-church-attack-state-media-says#u164559Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:25:16 +0000Jordan carried out airstrikes against armed groups in Syria in retaliation for last week's attack on a Greek Orthodox Church in Karak that killed 9 people. The Jordanian air force said the operation targeted terrorist groups tied to the church attack. Syrian state TV reported civilian casualties following the airstrikes south of al-Masmiyah in Daraa province.Why it mattersThe church attack occurred in the southern Jordanian city of Karak. Jordan's actions reflect escalating tensions in the region and a vow to respond forcefully to terrorism. The Syrian government has condemned Jordan