Syrian figures and organizations continued to condemn Jordanian strikes on southern Syria and warn of their consequences, describing the operation as an unacceptable violation of Syrian sovereignty.

Jordanian aircraft carried out several airstrikes on areas in the countryside of Daraa governorate (southern Syria) on Monday, October 26. Jordan said it had targeted “terrorist groups” linked to an attack on a church in Karak, while the strikes killed civilians.

Hassan Soufan, a member of Syria’s People’s Assembly, said the Jordanian strikes came at a highly sensitive time, on the eve of Israeli elections. He warned that uncontrolled reactions could open the door to an escalation benefiting the Israeli occupation, at a time when wisdom and careful consideration of the consequences were most needed.

“Daraa is not a punching bag for anyone seeking to respond to the attack on the church in Karak. The lives of our children and women are precious to us, just as the lives of the innocent people killed in the church are precious. Civilians must not pay the price for crimes they did not commit,” Soufan added.

He expressed confidence that the Syrian government would continue taking the necessary measures to protect the country’s sovereignty and victims’ rights and prevent further attacks. “Maintaining unity and security, denying those lying in wait for our country any pretext, and supporting the Syrian state in addressing this attack are our most important priorities at this sensitive stage,” he said.

Children play on a building destroyed by a Jordanian airstrike in Muzayrib, Daraa countryside, October 27, 2026 (Enab Baladi/Mahjoub al-Hashish)

“A Condemnable Crime”

People’s Assembly member Kinan al-Nahhas described the Jordanian strikes as “a condemnable crime” by any standard, saying that had they occurred in Irbid, Maan, or Amman, “we would have been obliged to condemn them with the same pain, sorrow, and anger.”

He described what happened as “a catastrophic mistake” requiring the Jordanian government to investigate, apologize, and provide compensation. He called for an immediate, urgent investigation and said the painful impact must not be ignored. He also expressed hope that the findings would be published, alongside measures to ensure that neither the aggression nor the mistake was repeated.

Al-Nahhas rejected any situation in which Syria’s borders could be violated with impunity and its citizens exposed to killing and threats by neighboring or distant countries, whether through warplanes, drones, or operations behind the lines. He described such actions as “a violation of Syrian sovereignty and a failure by the state to fulfill its responsibilities,” requiring Damascus to respond firmly to the latest breach.

He also rejected allowing the “aggression” against southern Syria to lead to attacks on or insults against Jordanians in Syria, or exchanges of accusations between Syrians and Jordanians online.

A house destroyed by a Jordanian airstrike in Muzayrib, Daraa countryside, October 27, 2026 (Enab Baladi/Mahjoub al-Hashish).

A Violation of Syrian Sovereignty

The Syrian Bar Association described the Jordanian strikes on southern Syria as a violation of Syrian sovereignty, expressing condemnation, concern, and denunciation of the operation.

In a statement issued early on Tuesday, October 27 , the association called on the Syrian government to summon the Jordanian ambassador and deliver a formal note of protest. It also urged the government to contact the UN Security Council to formally record the Jordanian violation and demand an independent international investigation.

The association said firm action against cross-border crime must proceed through security coordination and judicial and official mechanisms between the two countries, rather than unilateral airstrikes.

Other figures also condemned the operation, including People’s Assembly member Huda Atassi and Mohammad Rateb al-Nabulsi, a member of Syria’s Supreme Fatwa Council.

A man inspects the remains of a house destroyed by a Jordanian airstrike in Muzayrib, Daraa countryside, October 27, 2026 (Enab Baladi/Mahjoub al-Hashish).

A house destroyed by a Jordanian airstrike in Muzayrib, Daraa countryside, October 27, 2026 (Enab Baladi/Mahjoub al-Hashish).

Interior Ministry Examines the Circumstances

Syrian Interior Ministry spokesperson Nour al-Din al-Baba said the ministry was continuing its work to establish the circumstances of the incident in coordination with the relevant authorities, while maintaining its efforts to combat terrorism, pursue drug traffickers, and fight cross-border crime.

In a statement responding to the Jordanian operation, he said protecting civilians “remains a priority, and coordination between the two countries remains the best way to address border challenges without endangering innocent lives.”

He also offered condolences to the families of those killed in the Jordanian bombardment of the Daraa countryside the previous evening and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.

Jordan Says It Targeted the Islamic State

Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication and government spokesperson, Mohammad al-Momani, said the Jordanian bombardment of Syrian territory targeted Islamic State group positions after Jordan’s patience had run out over the activities of these “terrorist organizations” and their attacks on national security.

Al-Momani said coordination between Damascus and Amman in combating terrorism and the smuggling of weapons and drugs was institutional and had continued for years. He said it stemmed from a firm commitment to strengthening both countries’ security and reflected their joint efforts to establish security and stability.

He said the operations were based on intelligence gathered on the ground to neutralize confirmed threats and terrorist operations against Jordan. Preliminary findings, he added, indicated losses involving more than 20 members of the group and the destruction of a large weapons depot belonging to it.

The government spokesperson expressed regret over civilian casualties, saying Jordan had refrained from striking sites where intelligence indicated civilians were present. He said the relevant Jordanian authorities were following up on the matter with their Syrian counterparts.

Al-Momani said his country would work with Syrian authorities to form a joint committee to address the operation’s repercussions and improve coordination against the terrorist organization, ensuring both countries’ and peoples’ security and protecting civilians.

Jordanian Airstrikes on Southern Syria

Seven civilians, including women and children, were killed and three others wounded in Jordanian airstrikes targeting several sites in the countryside of Daraa governorate, according to the latest figures published by the Syrian Civil Defense early on Tuesday.

The targeted areas included al-Lajat and the al-Shayyah farms (Daraa countryside), Muzayrib, and Shuhayb (Suwayda countryside, southern Syria).

The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that the Royal Jordanian Air Force had carried out a military operation called “Jordanian Deterrence, Hmoud,” targeting sites in southeastern Syria. It said the operation was coordinated with the Syrian government, according to Jordan’s official news agency, Petra.

The Syrian government responded that “the relevant authorities are closely monitoring developments on the ground in southern Syria following the airstrikes carried out by the Jordanian Air Force,” which caused civilian casualties, including children. It said there had been no prior coordination with the Syrian side regarding the military operation.