The November 9, 2026, edition of Behind the News discussed why Jordan and Syria overcame the recent crisis that erupted after Jordan shelled southern Syria following an incident in the Jordanian city of Karak. Both countries reaffirmed their intention to strengthen their strategic partnership and tighten border controls, signaling that Amman and Damascus want to put relations back on a pragmatic footing and prevent a new escalation.
Full version: Jordan and Syria reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership and controlling the borders