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Oct 31, 2026

Jordan stops armed group attempting to cross from Syria

Jordanian border guards stopped a group of 14 armed individuals attempting to cross into the country from Syria, with casualties reported among the group following heavy fire and direct engagement.

Oct 31, 20266 sources

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▪Syria condemned the October 26, 2026 Jordanian airstrikes on southern Syria as a violation of its national sovereignty, while Jordan's foreign minister expressed regret over civilian casualties and reaffirmed respect for Syrian sovereignty
▪Jordan and Syria agreed to establish a joint security committee to investigate the October 26, 2026 Jordanian airstrikes on southern Syria, strengthen intelligence sharing, and enhance ground security coordination
▪Following the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Jordan and Syria stepped up bilateral cooperation on border security, trade, and drug trafficking combat efforts

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Regional security Wars & conflicts World affairs Terrorism Jordanian airstrikes after the Karak church attack 2026 Jordan–Syria security committee 2026 Syria Bashar al-Assad Karak church attack 2026

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