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The Jerusalem PostSecurity

Gunmen Kill Seven at Jordanian Church Funeral

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Seven people were killed and ten injured in a church attack in Jordan's Karak governorate on Friday when gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession. Security forces are pursuing the suspects, and no group has claimed responsibility for the rare incident. The attack occurred at the Hamoud church during a funeral attended by dozens of people. Jordan is generally stable but has seen increased targeting this year.

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  • Seven people were killed and ten injured in a church attack in Jordan's Karak governorate.
  • Gunmen opened fire during a funeral procession at the Hamoud church on Friday.
  • Security forces are pursuing the two suspects who fled the scene.
  • No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which is considered rare in Jordan.
  • The incident occurred following increased targeting of Jordan this year.
Gunmen Kill Seven at Jordanian Church Funeral
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