Jordanian airstrikes in Syria, launched in retaliation for a deadly church attack in Jordan, have reportedly killed seven civilians, according to Syrian state media. The Jordanian air force stated that the operation targeted "terrorist groups" believed to be responsible for the attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, which claimed nine lives.
These strikes follow the arrest of three men in connection with the church attack, which also wounded several others. The Jordanian government had vowed to retaliate against those responsible for the violence. The reported civilian casualties in Syria raise concerns about potential escalation and damage to relations between the two neighboring countries.
Jordanian Airstrikes in Syria Kill Civilians, Sparking Retaliation Concerns
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