Gunmen Attack Church in Jordan, Killing Nine and Injuring 40

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At least nine people were killed and around 40 others injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire at a church in Jordan’s southern Karak province. The unprecedented attack has shocked the country and raised serious concerns about the safety of Christian worshippers.

According to the Public Security Directorate, the shooting occurred in the town of Hmoud, where Christians had gathered to attend a funeral. Authorities described the incident as a terrorist attack and confirmed that the suspects had not yet been apprehended as of Friday afternoon.

A witness who spoke to CNN said the attack continued for an extended period, with the gunmen reportedly shouting “Allahu Akbar” while firing at people gathered in the church courtyard. Most of those present were standing in the courtyard when the shooting took place.

The incident has drawn widespread attention because of its reported targeting of Christians during a funeral gathering. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances of the attack, identify those responsible, and establish their motives.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)