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Gunmen kill at least 7 at Greek Orthodox church funeral in Jordan
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- Multiple gunmen opened fire at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, during a funeral, killing at least seven people and injuring 34 others in what is being described as a terrorist attack.
- King Abdullah II condemned the attack, emphasizing national unity and promising a strong response against those who threaten Jordan.
- Jordanian state television footage showed three armed men firing at the church before running inside, while investigations are ongoing with no confirmation yet on the status of the attackers.
- The attack recalls a similar 2016 incident in Karak where gunmen killed 10 people during a standoff with security forces.
- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein expressed solidarity with Jordan, highlighting regional support against terrorism.
