Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack
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Jordan conducted military strikes in southern Syria's Daraa province, killing five people including women, children, and an elderly man, according to Syrian health officials. Jordan stated the operation targeted terrorist organisations in retaliation for a shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak last week that killed nine people and injured 34. While Jordan claimed coordination with the Syrian government, Syria denied being notified and closed the Nassib border crossing, suspending all passenger and commercial traffic. Meanwhile, Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects, including two brothers and their brother-in-law, in connection with the church attack.
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