Daraa: Quick Facts

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Nov. 1, 2026

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Jordan, Syria form joint security panel to probe Daraa airstrikes • Oct. 28, 2026, 11:23 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Jordan strikes ‘terrorist hideouts’ in Syria after church attack • Oct. 27, 2026, 11:57 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Map highlighting the location of Daraa in southwestern Syria, near the borders with Jordan and Israel. Surrounding countries including Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are also labeled, as well as the Mediterranean Sea, West Bank, and Gaza Strip. An inset globe in the upper left shows the broader regional context.

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