At Least Seven Killed and Dozens Wounded in Attack on Southern Jordan Church

Authorities reported that gunmen killed at least seven individuals and injured dozens during an assault on a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud, Karak governorate, southern Jordan, on Friday. King Abdullah II stated that the attack on Karak would be met with the harshest retaliation.

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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:

Authorities stated that gunmen killed a minimum of seven people and wounded dozens during an incident at a church in southern Jordan on Friday. The assailants reportedly entered the compound of a Greek Orthodox church located in the village of Hammoud within Karak governorate and began firing.

The public security directorate issued a statement indicating that the gunmen exited a vehicle and initiated shooting while a funeral procession was taking place. A manhunt for the perpetrators is currently underway.

King Abdullah II declared on an English-language social media post that the terrorist attack against Karak would be met with the harshest retaliation.

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