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Seven Killed in Attack on Mourners at a Church in Jordan

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Gunmen opened fire on mourners at a church in Jordan's Karak Governorate, killing seven people and wounding at least 34 others.

Seven people were killed and at least 34 others wounded in a shooting attack at a church in Jordan.
The attack took place on Friday during a funeral at a church in the Himoud area of Karak Governorate.
Unidentified gunmen arrived at the church by car, opened fire on attendees, and fled the scene.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya stated that police are working to apprehend the perpetrators, whom he described as a group of extremists.
King Abdullah II warned that those who committed the terror attack targeting Karak will face severe punishment.
The government spokesperson initially reported six deaths before updating the figure to seven.
Families of the victims expressed anger at the hospital, claiming the government has failed to take strong enough action against terrorists.
Security measures around the hospital treating the wounded were tightened ahead of a planned visit by King Abdullah II.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack as a horrific terrorist act that violates human and religious values.