Jordan–Syria security committee 2026 stories

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

Oct 27, 2026

Jordan and Syria form joint security committee after deadly Jordanian airstrikes

Jordan and Syria agreed to establish a joint security committee following Jordanian airstrikes against Islamic State positions in southern Syria that killed at least seven civilians. The strikes were retaliation for a church attack in Jordan that killed nine people.

Oct 27, 20265 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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Jordanian airstrikes after the Karak church attack 20262 Karak church attack 20262 Syria2 Terrorism2 Wars & conflicts2 World affairs2 Bashar al-Assad1 Civilian protection1 Regional security1 State sovereignty1

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