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Jordan-Syria border security tensions

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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 ~~significant militant losses.~~ 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 ~~or eight~~ people, including women and children. To manage the fallout, the foreign ministries of both nations have agreed to establish a joint security ~~committee.~~ 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 ~~addressing~~ improving early warning mechanisms. The initiative aims to address terrorism, arms smuggling, and drug trafficking along the shared border while respecting Syrian ~~sovereignty.~~ sovereignty, addressing initial tensions from Damascus regarding whether the military operations were conducted without prior coordination.

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