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Gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral on October 23, killing nine people and wounding nearly 40. King Abdullah II declared the security of Jordanians a 'red line' and ordered an 'iron fist' response. No group has claimed responsibility, and authorities are hunting the suspects.
Gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church funeral in Jordan's Karak province on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 40. The assailants, who remain at large, fired on mourners in the town of Hmoud. Jordan declared three days of national mourning, while regional leaders condemned the act as terrorism. No group has claimed responsibility, and authorities are investigating the incident as an act of extremist ideology.
Seven people were killed and dozens wounded when gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church funeral in Jordan's Karak governorate on Friday. Authorities described the incident as an act of extremism, with no group claiming responsibility. King Abdullah II vowed harsh penalties, while regional leaders condemned the violence. The attack highlights security concerns for Jordan's Christian minority, though such incidents remain rare in the country.
Gunmen killed at least seven people and injured 34 to 40 during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, on October 23. King Abdullah II condemned the act as terrorism and vowed harsh retaliation, while Prime Minister Jafar Hassan attributed the violence to extremist ideology. No group has claimed responsibility, and security forces are actively pursuing the unidentified attackers.
Seven people were killed and 34 injured when gunmen opened fire at a Greek Orthodox church funeral in Jordan’s Karak governorate on Friday. Officials described the attack as an unprecedented act of terrorism, with King Abdullah II vowing harsh penalties for the perpetrators. No group has claimed responsibility, and security forces are actively pursuing the suspects.
At least seven people were killed and ten others wounded when gunmen opened fire inside a church in Hammoud, Jordan, during a funeral service. The attack, which occurred in the Karak province, involved attackers arriving by vehicle and firing continuously for several minutes before fleeing. Jordanian security forces are currently pursuing the unidentified suspects, while government officials confirmed the incident and ongoing investigation.