Jordanian airstrikes in Syria kill at least six, following a deadly attack on a church in the kingdom

On October 26, Jordan conducted airstrikes in Syria, killing at least six, in retaliation for a deadly attack on a church that left nine dead. The Jordanian government vowed a strong response to the unprecedented assault on Christians, which occurred during a funeral in a Greek Orthodox church. Three suspects were arrested, identified as members of the same family with extremist ties. The Syrian government reported the strikes without prior coordination and closed the main border crossing with Jordan. King Abdullah II promised severe penalties for the attackers, emphasizing that terrorism would not be tolerated in Jordan.