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Jordan Airstrikes Kill 20 ISIS Militants in Syria

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 06:05 UTC · How we work

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Summary

Jordan launched airstrikes in Syria against ISIS sites after a church attack that killed nine.
Jordan said the strikes killed over 20 ISIS militants and a weapons depot.
Syrian officials reported seven civilian deaths, including three children and a woman, and condemned the operation as a breach.
Jordan expressed regret for civilian casualties and pledged respect for Syrian sovereignty.
Syria closed the Nassib crossing and formed a joint security committee.

History

In September 2014 Jordan joined the U.S.-led coalition, launching F-16 strikes that hit over 56 ISIL targets in Iraq and Syria during the three-day “Operation Martyr Muath.” The raid was Jordan’s first combat use of its air force against the group. After the March 2024 church bombing, Jordan again struck ISIS sites, repeating the 2014 approach.

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Historical Context

In September 2014 Jordan joined the U.S.-led coalition, launching F-16 strikes that hit over 56 ISIL targets in Iraq and Syria during the three-day “Operation Martyr Muath.” The raid was Jordan’s first combat use of its air force against the group. After the March 2024 church bombing, Jordan again struck ISIS sites, repeating the 2014 approach.

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