King Abdullah II met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani in Aqaba, Jordan, on 22 October 2026 to discuss regional stability. This meeting, which took place on 22 October 2026 in Aqaba, Jordan, served as a platform for the two leaders to assess the evolving security landscape. During the meeting, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani said: "We stressed the need to move forward with the trilateral road map."
Israeli forces conducted a separate military operation on 22 October 2026 in Jamla village, located in the Daraa region of Syria. During this specific raid in Jamla village, Daraa, on 22 October 2026, Israeli forces killed a man with Down Syndrome, identified as Muath Salama al-Baeer. The death of Muath Salama al-Baeer has drawn attention to the impact of these operations on local populations. The incident occurred as regional tensions remained high regarding ongoing military actions. Jordan continues to engage with Syrian officials to monitor the situation along the border areas, emphasizing the importance of direct communication channels.
Escalation of Military Operations
Israeli forces conducted artillery shelling near the town of Abidin in the Yarmouk Basin on the evening of 21 October 2026. This action follows a period of heightened military activity in the border region, which has seen frequent exchanges and tactical maneuvers.
Israel has carried out repeated strikes and ground incursions into southern Syria since the overthrow of Bashar Assad in December 2024. These military operations have become a recurring feature of the regional security environment over the last 22 months. The frequency of these strikes reflects the sustained nature of the Israeli military presence in the area following the December 2024 transition.
Syria, Jordan, and the US agreed upon a trilateral road map in September 2025 to address the ongoing crisis in Sweida province. This trilateral road map, formulated by Syria, Jordan, and the US in September 2025, was specifically designed to address the crisis in Sweida province. Officials intended for this framework to provide a structured approach to stability in the area, aiming to mitigate the impact of the broader instability that has persisted since the overthrow of Bashar Assad. Jordan continues to coordinate with international and regional partners to monitor the implementation of these agreements amidst the current military activity. The ongoing cooperation between these nations remains a focal point for diplomatic efforts aimed at navigating the challenges presented by the recurring strikes and ground incursions that have characterized the last 22 months in southern Syria. Officials remain focused on the potential for these agreements to influence the security situation along the border.
