Jordanian aviation bombed militant hideouts in southern Syria

Jordanian military forces conducted airstrikes in the Daraa province of southern Syria. Authorities in Amman stated the raids targeted members of the Islamic State and killed 20 militants. Terrasanta.net reported dozens of deaths and injuries resulting from the strikes.

The military action followed an attack on the Saint George Orthodox Church in southern Jordan on Friday, October 23. Jordanian authorities have since arrested three suspects believed to be responsible for the church attack.

In response to the strikes, Syria closed the Nassib border crossing connecting the two countries. Damascus issued protests regarding the Jordanian military operation.