Jordan strikes Syria after Karak church attack kills nine
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Jordan carried out airstrikes on militant hideouts in southern Syria after a church attack in Karak killed nine and wounded 40. Syria disputes coordination and reports civilian deaths.
Jordanian air force struck militant hideouts in southern Syria after a Friday attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak killed nine people and wounded 40, according to Jordanian statements. The strikes targeted groups linked to the attack and were said to have killed and wounded several militants and destroyed vehicles. [1] [2] [3]
Syria denied prior coordination and said it launched an investigation; a Syrian health official reported at least five civilians, including women and children, killed, while Al Jazeera reported at least seven deaths across two provinces. [2] [4]
Jordanian forces arrested three suspects in Karak after a dawn shootout; King Abdullah II called for an "iron fist" response. [2]
Sources
- Jordan attacks militants in Syria in retaliation for last week’s church attack
The Guardian · · Summary only
- Jordan says its military struck 'militant hideouts' in Syria after deadly church attack
DW English · · Full text
- Jordan attacks Syria in response to Karak church attack
Al Jazeera · · Summary only
- Jordan launches air strikes in Syria in response to a fatal church shooting
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