# Security officer attacks in Syria and Jordan

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/security-officer-attacks-in-syria-and-jordan
> Updated: 2026-11-05T10:33:34.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

In late October 2026, an armed attack in Busra al-Sham, located in the Daraa countryside of southern Syria, resulted in the death of one road security officer and the injury of another. Syrian Internal Security Forces reported that specialized units engaged the attackers and subsequently arrested the perpetrators. Investigations into the motives of the assault are ongoing.

On November 5, 2026, a separate incident occurred in Amman, Jordan, where Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salayteh was killed during a stabbing attack on Al-Madina Al-Munawwarah Street, near the Sri Lankan embassy. The Public Security Directorate described the incident as a “cowardly terrorist attack.” The assailant used sharp objects, including two daggers, and attempted to seize the deceased officer’s weapon. A second officer intervened to prevent the seizure, sustaining facial injuries during the confrontation. Both the injured officer and the attacker were transported to the hospital, and the assailant was arrested at the scene by a responding police patrol.

Preliminary investigations suggest the assailant planned the act specifically to target officers of the General Security Directorate. While authorities have not confirmed a direct link to a recent shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak governorate, the stabbing has prompted increased security measures across the capital. King Abdullah II stated that Jordan will not allow terrorism to threaten the country’s security or unity. The State Security Court Prosecutor has initiated an investigation.

## Claims

- A second security officer was injured during the intervention. (reported by 13 sources)
- The assailant was arrested at the scene. (reported by 13 sources)
- The assailant attempted to seize the deceased officer's weapon. (reported by 11 sources)
- Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf Al-Salayteh was killed in a stabbing attack. (reported by 9 sources)
- Preliminary investigations indicate the attacker planned to target General Security Directorate officers. (reported by 9 sources)
- The attack took place on Al-Madina Al-Munawwarah Street in Amman. (reported by 8 sources)
- The attack occurred at approximately 12:20 PM on Thursday. (reported by 4 sources)
- The State Security Court Prosecutor has begun investigating the attack. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Jordanian security officer killed in Amman stabbing attack

A Jordanian security officer was killed and another wounded in a stabbing attack in Amman on Thursday. Authorities have arrested the assailant and are investigating the incident as a terrorist act.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordanian-security-officer-killed-in-amman-stabbing-attack

### 2026-10-25: Security officer killed in armed attack in Daraa, Syria

A road security officer was killed and another injured during an armed attack in Busra al-Sham, southern Syria. Security forces have arrested the suspects following a clash.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-officer-killed-in-armed-attack-in-daraa-syria

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