A deadly attack occurred at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral, resulting in the deaths of seven people and injuring 34 others.
What happened
The attack took place at Hamoud Church in the Karak governorate, where mourners had gathered for a funeral. According to the Jordanian Public Security Directorate, the gunmen arrived in a vehicle and began shooting during the funeral procession at the church compound.
Security camera footage showed three attackers, one carrying an automatic weapon and two carrying pistols. The footage also appeared to show one of the attackers experiencing a weapon jam, preventing him from reaching the church.
King Abdullah II of Jordan condemned the attack, stating that every Jordanian life is precious and that those responsible would be dealt with severely. The authorities have launched an investigation into the attack and are working to identify the gunmen and determine their motives.
The attack has been described as terrorism by Jordanian leaders, but the available official accounts have not established a specific motive or identified the attackers' affiliation. The Karak region is home to a longstanding Christian community in predominantly Muslim Jordan.
