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Jordan says it attacks militants in Syria tied to last week’s church attack

Jordanian air force jets struck armed groups in southern Syria in retaliation for a church assault that left nine people dead in Karak. Jordanian authorities stated the operation killed and wounded multiple extremists and destroyed several vehicles. However, the strikes also resulted in civilian casualties inside Syria, according to Syrian health officials and regional reports. In response to the civilian deaths and the cross-border nature of the raids, Jordan and Syria agreed to establish a joint committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the military action.

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  • ✓ Jordan carried out airstrikes against armed groups in Syria in retaliation for a church attack.
  • ✓ The church shooting in the southern Jordanian city of Karak killed nine people.
  • ✓ Syrian officials reported that the Jordanian strikes killed several civilians, including women and children.
  • ✓ Jordan and Syria agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the civilian deaths.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 19 independent reporting domains (92% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Jordan and Syria formed a joint committee to investigate civilian deaths caused by Jordanian airstrikes.

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  1. Jordan Strikes Syria After Deadly Church Attack

    Jordanian air force jets struck armed groups in southern Syria in retaliation for a church assault that left nine people dead in Karak. Jordanian authorities stated the operation killed and wounded multiple extremists and destroyed several vehicles. However, the strikes also resulted in civilian casualties inside Syria, according to Syrian health officials and regional reports. In response to the civilian deaths and the cross-border nature of the raids, Jordan and Syria agreed to establish a joint committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the military action.

    Why it matters

    The retaliatory strikes followed a shooting at a Greek Orthodox Church during a funeral in southern Jordan, an incident that prompted three arrests and a vow of justice from Jordan's king. The ensuing military action in Syria escalated bilateral tensions because the operation was conducted without prior notification to Syrian authorities. To manage the diplomatic fallout, both neighboring nations formed a joint probe to review the raid.

    What is confirmed

    • Jordan carried out airstrikes against armed groups in Syria in retaliation for a church attack.
    • The church shooting in the southern Jordanian city of Karak killed nine people.
    • Syrian officials reported that the Jordanian strikes killed several civilians, including women and children.
    • Jordan and Syria agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the civilian deaths.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The targeted groups in Syria were specifically connected to the Islamic State organization.

    What to watch next

    • Findings and conclusions from the joint Jordanian-Syrian investigative committee
    • Any further military or diplomatic developments between Jordan and Syria
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    5. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Death toll rises to 9 after gunmen open fire on church in Jordan
    6. CBS News — Jordan says 3 arrested in deadly attack on Greek Orthodox church
    7. english.aawsat.com — Karak Attack: Jordan's King Vows Justice Will Reach Every Terrorist
    8. Reuters — Jordan strikes southern Syria after linking church attackers to 'terrorist groups'
    9. AP News — Jordan says it attacks militants in Syria tied to last week’s church attack
    10. The Jerusalem Post — Jordan strikes alleged terrorists in Syria after deadly church shooting
    11. www.asiaone.com — Jordan says it attacked militants in Syria tied to church assault, Syria says civilians killed, Asia News - AsiaOne
    12. vinnews.com — Jordan Says It Attacks Militants In Syria Tied To Last Week’s Church Attack | VINnews
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