Deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Jordantranslated

At least seven people were killed today, Friday (10/23), after an armed attack inside a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan, the authorities announced. "At least seven people were killed in shootings at the Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud village, Karak province, while around ten others were injured, some seriously," the Public Security Directorate said in a statement.

"Two gunmen got out of a vehicle and opened fire during a funeral procession leaving the church in Hammoud," he added, stating that a search operation was underway to identify the attackers. Government spokesman Mohamed Al-Momani announced the launch of an investigation.

An eyewitness told Al-Mamlaka television that the men fired for five minutes before fleeing.

According to him, 150 to 200 people were present at the time of the shootings, both inside and outside the church.

He confirmed that the attack resulted in many casualties, mostly among people between the ages of 50 and 70.

Karak Governorate, with a population of about 375,000, is home to a large Christian community.

(Source: APE-MPE)

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