Seven Dead, 40 Injured in Church Attack in Jordan's Karak City
Summary
Seven people were killed and 40 injured in a shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak city during a funeral, prompting a three-day national mourning period. King Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan condemned the attack and vowed legal action against the perpetrators.
Key Points
- Seven people died and 40 others were injured in a shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak during a funeral service.
- Two of the injured are in critical condition, and the government has declared three days of national mourning.
- King Abdullah II condemned the attack and said the perpetrators would be severely punished, while Prime Minister Jafar Hassan called it an act of terrorist ideology and extremism.
- The United Nations and several Arab countries condemned the incident, and the investigation is being intensified.
