Jordan conducts attacks in Syria after church attack

Jordan has conducted airstrikes in southern Syria in response to a church attack that killed nine people. The strikes targeted alleged terrorist sites, with claims of injuries among militants. However, the connection between the Syrian targets and the church attackers remains unclear. Jordan asserts the strikes were coordinated with Syria, which denies this and reports civilian casualties, including seven deaths. In retaliation, Syria has closed its border with Jordan and is seeking discussions to maintain stability. The church attack marks a rare instance of violence in Jordan, prompting strong statements from King Abdullah about punishing the perpetrators.