# Jordan-Syria border security tensions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jordan-syria-border-security-tensions
> Updated: 2026-10-27T07:38:02.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Following Jordanian airstrikes in Syria’s Daraa and Suwayda regions, the Nasib border crossing between Jordan and Syria has reopened for commercial and passenger traffic. The strikes, part of an operation named ‘Jordanian Deterrence–Hamoud’, were launched by Jordan in response to a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan. 

Jordanian officials stated the strikes targeted ISIS terrorist groups to neutralize imminent threats, reporting the destruction of a weapons depot and the killing of over 20 militants. While Jordan expressed regret for civilian casualties, noting that a civilian tent was accidentally hit due to its proximity to an ISIS hideout, Syrian authorities reported that the strikes killed at least seven people, including women and children.

To manage the fallout, the foreign ministries of both nations have agreed to establish a joint security committee following a telephone conversation between Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani. This committee is tasked with investigating the airstrikes, enhancing intelligence coordination, and improving early warning mechanisms. The initiative aims to address terrorism, arms smuggling, and drug trafficking along the shared border while respecting Syrian sovereignty, addressing initial tensions from Damascus regarding whether the military operations were conducted without prior coordination.

## Claims

- Jordan and Syria agreed to form a joint security committee. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Jordanian airstrikes targeted ISIS locations in Daraa province. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Jordan expressed regret over the death of several civilians during the operation. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria killed at least seven people. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The Jordanian airstrikes were a response to a church shooting in Karak, Jordan. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Syria denied that the Jordanian military operations were coordinated with them. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The airstrikes were intended to neutralize imminent threats to Jordan's security. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The Nasib border crossing between Syria and Jordan reopened on Wednesday morning. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Jordanian officials estimate over 20 ISIS members were killed. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- A large weapons warehouse belonging to ISIS was destroyed. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Jordan and Syria agree to joint security committee after airstrikes

Jordan and Syria will form a joint security committee to investigate Jordanian airstrikes in Daraa that targeted ISIS sites and reportedly caused civilian casualties.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-and-syria-establish-joint-security-committee-after-airstrikes

### 2026-10-27: Syria and Jordan reopen Nasib border crossing after airstrikes

Syria and Jordan have reopened the Nasib border crossing and agreed to form a joint security committee to investigate recent Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria that killed several civilians.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-closes-nasib-border-crossing-with-jordan

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