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Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects hiding in an abandoned house in Karak after a deadly church attack that killed eight and wounded dozens.
- The suspects resisted arrest, leading to a three-hour firefight in which all were wounded; one remains in critical condition.
- No security personnel were harmed, and weapons and ammunition were recovered from the site.
- The attack occurred at a Greek Orthodox church funeral in Karak, a region with a significant Christian minority, prompting King Abdullah II to vow harsh penalties and a security review.
- Authorities are investigating the motives behind the violence and have pledged to hold all participants accountable.
