At least 7 people killed in shooting at church in Jordan, public security agency says
- On Friday, two unidentified gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate, killing at least seven people and wounding around 10 others.
- Witnesses reported attackers used an AK-47 Kalashnikov rifle during the assault in Karak, a governorate around 90 miles south of Amman that is home to a minority Christian population.
- The Public Security Directorate confirmed multiple casualties without specifying a final death toll, while security forces are actively pursuing the gunmen.
- Government spokesperson Mohammad Al-Momani urged the public to "rely on official information," pledging to release further verified details as the investigation continues.
- Authorities have not yet identified the attackers or determined a motive for the shooting as security services continue their investigation into the incident.
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UAE condemns terrorist shooting incident at church in Jordan
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist shooting incident at Hamoud church in Karak Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such terrorist and criminal acts, and its firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed at undermining securi…
At least six people died and 28 others were wounded in an armed attack this Friday against a church in southern Jordan, reported to the authorities, in an unusual episode of violence against the Christian community in this Sunni Muslim majority kingdom. According to the Directorate of Public Security, the aggressors invaded the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in Hammud, Karak province, before opening fire. Want to read more news from the Wor…
At least six people were killed and 28 injured in a funeral procession in Jordan. King Abdullah II described the crime as a "terrorist attack."
At least two men left an armed vehicle and began shooting for five minutes in a row at those gathered in the church.
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