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A member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) removing a flag of the Islamic State group in Tabqa, west of Raqqa in Syria, on April 30, 2017. (Credit: AFP) Add as preferred on Google The Islamic State (ISIS) is once again at the center of attention. The Jordanian army claimed it targeted the terrorist group in a strike Monday evening in southern Syria that reportedly killed 20 jihadists. At least seven civilians were also killed, according to Damascus. The strike came in response to last week's attack on Saint George's Church in Karak, which killed nine people.A week earlier, in the early hours of Oct. 22, Syrian Internal Security Forces and intelligence units carried out an operation in Rankoos, a town in the western Damascus countryside. According to a statement from the Syrian Interior Ministry, the operation targeted an ISIS cell and ended in a firefight in which five members were "neutralized," and three were captured. Two members of the security forces were killed, and five were injured. ... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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