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Jordan Church Attack: 8 Dead in Funeral Shooting
24 Oct
Summary
- Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Jordanian church, killing eight.
- The attack occurred at Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church in Karak.
- Authorities described the incident as an act of extremist terrorism.
A horrific act of extremist terrorism unfolded on Friday at the Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Jordan. During a funeral service, gunmen opened fire, killing eight people and wounding approximately 40 others. The attack, which occurred in the Karak governorate, southwest of the capital Amman, has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly affecting Jordan's Christian minority.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with initial sounds of gunfire mistaken for an exploding air conditioner. Authorities are intensifying their search for the assailants, stating it is too early to determine potential links to known extremist groups. King Abdullah, a key ally in regional counter-terrorism efforts, vowed to punish the perpetrators with "an iron fist."
