The group tried to infiltrate on Friday under heavy fire and direct engagement, causing numerous casualties among the armed group, while the remaining members fled back into Syria, the armed forces said, Asharq Al-Awsat reported.
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Tensions between the neighbors are high after Jordanian strikes in southern Syria in retaliation for a deadly church attack in the kingdom last week that Amman linked to militants operating across the border.
Syria said the strikes killed seven people, including three children and a woman. Jordan said it regretted the civilian casualties.
