Jordanian and Syrian foreign ministers met in Damascus today, establishing a joint investigation into Jordan’s October 26 airstrikes that killed 7 civilians in southern Syria, including 3 children, according to Syrian authorities. Jordan says the strikes targeted Islamic State-linked militants connected to a deadly church attack in its territory. That attack killed 9 people. The strikes created a diplomatic dispute between governments that had been rebuilding relations since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow in December 2024. Syria accused Jordan of violating its sovereignty, while Jordan defended the operation on security grounds. The two countries agreed to investigate the casualties and signed 11 cooperation agreements covering investment, aviation, food security and other areas. Trade between them has nearly tripled over the past year to $330 million. Both governments are trying to preserve a growing relationship while leaving the disputed military operation unresolved.
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