Jordan strikes Syria in retaliation for the church attack

Jordan's military said it hit armed groups' hideouts in southeastern Syria on Monday, in retaliation for Friday's attack on a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak that killed nine people.

Jordan said the strikes were coordinated with the Syrian government, which says it received no prior notice.

Killed in Syria

7 people, say Syrian authorities

Syrian authorities say the strikes killed at least seven people, including three children, and closed the Nassib crossing, the only one for passengers and goods.

Background

Earlier on Monday, Jordanian security forces arrested two brothers and their brother-in-law over the church attack.