Seven people killed and 34 injured in attack at Greek Orthodox church funeral in Jordan's Karak, according to multiple reports. The attack, which occurred during a funeral service, involved masked gunmen who opened fire on attendees.
Footage from Jordanian state television shows three gunmen approaching the church, with one wielding a semiautomatic rifle. Witnesses reported gunfire lasting minutes, with bloodstains and broken glass found inside the church. The attack is believed to be the work of unknown assailants, though no group has claimed responsibility.
Jordan's government has declared three days of national mourning and pledged to pursue the perpetrators with 'the harshest penalties'. The attack follows a similar incident in 2016, where gunmen attacked a Crusader castle in Karak, killing 10 people.
The attack has drawn condemnation from regional leaders, including Egypt's grand imam and the UN secretary-general, who called it a 'heinous' act. Jordan's prime minister described the attack as a result of 'blind extremism' and vowed to take legal action against those responsible.