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Syria handed the Jordanian ambassador a note of protest over airstrikes in Daraa province, a day after Damascus and Amman agreed to establish a joint investigative committee. The sides report conflicting casualty figures: Syrian authorities say seven civilians were killed, while a Jordanian official spokesman claims more than 20 ISIS militants were eliminated.
Aziz KarimovAfter Jordanian strikes on ISIS targets in southern Syria that caused casualties, Damascus and Amman agreed on a joint investigation and coordination mechanisms. The Nasib border crossing will resume operations.
Aziz KarimovJordan said it eliminated more than 20 ISIS militants in strikes on southern Syria, describing them as a response to the attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Kerak in which nine Christians were killed. Damascus says seven civilians died, including three children, denies coordination with Amman, and closed the Nasib border crossing.
Otabek YusupovSyria's Foreign Ministry said it conveyed objections to Jordan over strikes carried out without prior coordination. According to the Daraa Health Directorate, seven people were killed, including three children. The Jordanian army linked the strikes to an attack on a funeral procession in Karak in which nine people died.
Aziz KarimovSyria's General Directorate of Ports and Customs announced the closure of the Nasib crossing on the border with Jordan in both directions, citing the situation in Deraa province. The decision followed Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria, over which Damascus lodged a protest.
Otabek YusupovAfter an attack on a funeral at the Hammud church that killed nine people, Jordan arrested three suspects and reported airstrikes on militant hideouts in southern Syria. Damascus disputes Amman's account and is conducting an investigation: according to Syrian state media, five civilians were killed.
Aziz KarimovThe Royal Jordanian Air Force carried out Operation 'Jordanian Vengeance — Hammoud' against positions of terrorist groups in southern Syria. The trigger was the attack on the Orthodox Church of Saint George in the village of Hammoud on October 23, in which nine people were killed; responsibility was claimed by the 'Islamic State'.
Otabek YusupovIraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi paid a visit to Amman, where he met with King Abdullah II of Jordan and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. The sides signed nine memorandums and programs in the fields of education, environment, culture and economy, and also discussed the creation of a free trade zone.
Otabek YusupovMembers of the Jordanian royal family on Sunday visited the village of Hamoud, where most of the nine people killed in the attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak province were buried. The attack on Friday was the largest assault on Jordan's Christian minority since the 1950s; King Abdullah II called it terrorism, and three suspects were detained.
Aziz KarimovJordanian security forces detained three suspects in organizing an attack on a funeral service at a church in Karak Governorate, which killed nine people. The detention took place after a shootout in which all three attackers were wounded. Jordanian authorities also carried out airstrikes on targets in Syria, claiming that those involved in the attack were hiding there; however, the Syrian side denied coordination and reported civilian casualties. The incident was the largest attack on
Otabek YusupovDuring a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hamud (Karak province, Jordan), armed men opened fire on mourners. The death toll differs across outlets and dates: from six to nine, with 34 wounded. The authorities called the attack a terrorist act; three attackers have not been detained, and security measures at churches have been tightened across the country.
Aziz KarimovJordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held expanded talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Aqaba. The visit followed a phone call on October 13 and a series of recent bilateral contacts, including a coordination meeting in Damascus on September 24.
Sevara AzamovaJordan and Saudi Arabia signed an updated protocol in Riyadh reorganizing the Higher Coordination Council, replacing the joint committee. During talks between foreign ministers Ayman Safadi and Faisal bin Farhan, Amman condemned Houthi attacks and affirmed solidarity with Riyadh. Bilateral trade in 2025 exceeded $4 billion.
Javlon TursunovMore than 450 Palestinian amputees are receiving prosthetics and assistance at the center of the Jordanian organization Restoring Hope Society in Amman and in Gaza. Three teenagers and the father of one of them told AFP about the circumstances of their injuries, surgeries in Gaza's devastated healthcare system, and lost hopes.
Otabek YusupovJordan's Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazala said the country has demonstrated to investors a 'resilient economy' and is becoming a 'safe gateway' for neighboring countries. Amman seeks to turn its €3 billion partnership with the European Union into a major economic opportunity, attracting European investment in energy, infrastructure, technology and logistics.
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