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A church in Jordan was attacked last month, killing nine people and injuring at least 34. The main perpetrator had recently been released from prison after a terrorism conviction, yet the Jordanian government has offered little explanation for how he carried out the massacre. In response, the government launched airstrikes on alleged Islamic State hideouts in Syria, killing seven civilians, including three children, according to Syrian authorities. The incident highlights concerns about how Jordan has used billions in U.S. security assistance and more than a decade of counter‑extremism support, and questions the effectiveness of its security agencies.

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