Jordan strikes southern Syria after linking church attackers to 'terrorist groups'

Jerusalem Post/Middle EastThere was no immediate comment from Syrian authorities, and it was not clear if the strikes were carried out after coordination with Damascus.Follow us on GoogleThe grounds of Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Church, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral the previous day, is cordoned-off, in the village of Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, October 24, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/ALAA AL SUKHNI)OCTOBER 26, 2026 21:41Jordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the attackers behind last week's deadly church attack were linked to "terrorist groups" operating there.There was no immediate comment from Syrian authorities, and it was not clear if the strikes were carried out after coordination with Damascus.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google