Two gunmen kill seven at church funeral in Jordan
Gunmen fired on mourners at a church funeral in Karak, killing at least seven and injuring ten.
Two men exited a vehicle and opened fire during a funeral at Hamoud church in Karak governorate on Friday. At least seven people died and ten others were wounded in the attack.
Mourners told state media the gunmen fired for several minutes at dozens of people attending the funeral. Security forces deployed to the church and pursued suspects, but no immediate arrests or claims of responsibility were reported.
Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan, which has remained relatively stable. The country has faced increased targeting by Iranian attacks since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February.
Christians are a minority in Jordan, though the country is home to biblical sites that attract pilgrims worldwide.
- 7 killed
- Deaths
- 34 injured
- Wounded
- Hamoud church, Karak governorate, Jordan
- Location
- Friday
- When
Why it mattersChurch attacks are uncommon in Jordan, and this shooting signals potential escalation in a region grappling with rising tensions and geopolitical conflict.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but growing Middle East violence affects regional stability and international security concerns.
Corroborated byabc.net.au
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