Jordan Strikes Back at Syria Over Church Attack, Kills 5

Jordan's military launched a deadly strike in Syria on Monday in retaliation for an attack on a Christian funeral that killed nine people, according to Syrian officials. The strike targeted a village in the southern Daraa province, where five people. This includes women, children, and an elderly man, were killed, Syrian health, officials said.

Jordan has confirmed that its fighter jets have engaged and neutralized several terrorists, although the specifics of the operation remain unclear. Authorities have identified the individuals as Jordanian nationals who were hiding in an abandoned residence in Karak prior to the attack. The Public Security Directorate has released limited information.

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Officials stated that the terrorists were discovered in a building located in a nearby village, near the site of the incident.

Syria said it had closed a border crossing with Jordan. Nassib, the only passenger and commercial border crossing between the two countries, in response to the strike.

"The decision includes the complete suspension of passenger and commercial traffic in both directions, to ensure the safety of travellers and workers at the crossing," Syrian authorities said in a statement carried by state media.

Syria has initiated a thorough examination to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the church attack. With Jordan having collaborated closely with the Syrian government on the matter. In a related development, Jordanian authorities have detained two brothers and their brother-in-law, senior officials confirmed on Monday.

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According to CCTV footage, gunmen were seen near the church in Karak on Friday, where the attack took place. The attack on the church killed nine people and injured 34. In an incident that has sparked outrage and condemnation from around the world.

Jordan's military said it had taken action against the perpetrators, but did not provide further details. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the region and the potential for further violence.