At least eight people were killed and dozens more injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at St George’s Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Jordan's Karak governorate. The attack took place about 120 kilometers (75 miles) southwest of the capital, Amman.
Key Takeaways
Gunmen attacked a funeral at St George’s Greek Orthodox church in Jordan's Karak governorate, killing eight people and injuring 40 others. Authorities are searching for three assailants, describing the attack as extremist terrorism. King Abdullah II condemned the violence and declared three days of national mourning.
- Gunmen killed eight and injured 40 during a funeral in Jordan's Karak governorate
- Three masked gunmen opened fire at St George’s Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village
- Authorities describe the attack as extremist terrorism, with investigations ongoing
- King Abdullah II condemned the attack and declared three days of national mourning
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High ConsensusAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Broad Agreement | Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate. | |
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | eight people were killed | |
| Injury Count | Broad Agreement | 40 people were injured | |
| Attack Description | Broad Agreement | 'Act of extremist terrorism' by unknown assailants. |
Location
Broad AgreementGreek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Karak governorate.
Death Toll
Broad Agreementeight people were killed
Injury Count
Broad Agreement40 people were injured
Attack Description
Broad Agreement'Act of extremist terrorism' by unknown assailants.
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The assailants approached the church armed with pistols and rifles before opening fire. Video footage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed three gunmen firing shots before running toward the church. Witnesses described intense gunfire erupting shortly after the funeral began, causing panic and chaos among mourners.
Jordan's authorities have launched investigations into the attack, with officials describing it as an 'act of extremist terrorism' carried out by unknown assailants. Jordan declared three days of national mourning according to Petra News Agency. King Abdullah II of Jordan condemned the attack on X, vowing to confront the perpetrators with harsh penalties. He offered condolences to the families of the victims and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured.
The US embassy in Amman reported that security has been stepped up at malls, foreign embassies, and other locations following Friday’s attack. Authorities are still searching for the attackers but have not yet determined if they have links to known groups inside or outside Jordan. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan stated on X that this act was a result of terrorist ideology and blind extremism.
The shooting has drawn widespread condemnation from regional leaders and international organizations. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack as 'especially heinous,' calling for those responsible to be held accountable. Regional leaders, including Ahmed al-Tayeb, the grand imam of Al-Azhar, and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, expressed solidarity with Jordan in the face of terrorism.
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