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Pakistan denounces ‘heinous’ church attack in Jordan, reiterates condemnation of terrorism

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Pakistan’s Foreign Office condemned the “heinous terrorist attack” that occurred in Jordan’s Karak Governorate on Friday, where gunmen killed seven people and injured dozens during a funeral procession at a Greek Orthodox church. The attackers stormed the church compound, firing indiscriminately for about five minutes before fleeing. King Abdullah II vowed to respond with “the harshest retaliation,” while Pakistan expressed solidarity with Jordan in its fight against terrorism.

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Initial Attack: On Friday, October 26, gunmen opened fire during a funeral at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hmoud, Karak governorate, Jordan. The attack killed nine people and injured 34 others.

Investigation and Arrests: Security forces arrested three suspects on Monday, October 26, after a shootout near an abandoned house in Karak governorate. The suspects were identified as two brothers and their brother-in-law with no ties to other terrorist cells.

Government Response: Jordanian authorities stated they would hold accountable anyone involved in the attack. King Abdullah II praised security forces for their actions and vowed that "no proponent of dark ideologies that divide Jordanians will be tolerated."

Key Details

Casualties:
Killed: 9 Christians
Injured: 34 people

Location:
The attack occurred at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in the village of Hmoud, about 180 km south of Amman.

Suspects and Arrests:
Three suspects were arrested after a shootout.
They are two brothers and their brother-in-law with no known ties to other cells.

Government Statements:
King Abdullah II vowed that "terrorists would not escape punishment."
Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya stated the country will not tolerate extremist terrorism.

Context:
This type of violence is highly unusual in Jordan, a relatively stable US ally in the Middle East.
Security forces are continuing investigations and have not yet closed the case.

Sources: BBC News, Reuters, The Guardian, Associated Press, South China Morning Post, New York Post.

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Al-Mamlaka Jordan Karak Karak Governorate Pakistan

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Jordan PERSON · 4× Pakistan GPE · 3× Al-Mamlaka ORG · 2× Karak GPE · 2× Karak Governorate GPE · 2× Greek Orthodox NORP · 1× Hammoud GPE · 1× Public Security Directorate ORG · 1× the Foreign Office ORG · 1× the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan GPE · 1×

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The incident occurred when gunmen got out of a vehicle and opened fire during a funeral procession, Jordan’s Public Security Directorate said in a statement, adding that a manhunt was under way for the perpetrators.

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🔮 “The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation,” King Abdullah II said in a post on X. “We will strike with an iron fist against those who dare to threaten our nation.”

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Pakistan denounces ‘heinous’ church attack in Jordan, reiterates condemnation of terrorism · mixed framing

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Pakistan has strongly condemned the “heinous terrorist attack” on a funeral procession at a church in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, reiterating its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. asserted

Pakistan → condemn → forms

Gunmen killed at least seven people and wounded dozens at a church in southern Jordan on Friday. asserted

Gunmen → kill → Friday

According to reports, the assailants stormed the compound of a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hammoud in Karak Governorate and opened fire. uncertain

assailants → accord → fire

According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), Pakistan extended its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, particularly the bereaved families, and expressed its wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured. “Pakistan stands in firm solidarity with the brotherly people of Jordan in their fight against terrorism, and reiterates its strongest condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”, the statement added. uncertain

statement → accord → forms

manhunt → occur → perpetrators

“The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation,” King Abdullah II said in a post on X. “We will strike with an iron fist against those who dare to threaten our nation.” asserted

who → meet → nation

According to images from state broadcaster Al-Mamlaka, the king arrived in Karak on Friday evening. uncertain

king → accord → evening

After authorities gave a death toll of six, Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Al-Maaytah said it had risen to seven with 34 injured, 27 of whom were still receiving treatment. asserted

27 → give → treatment

Footage aired by Al-Mamlaka showed two gunmen dressed in casual clothes and brandishing pistols, with a third carrying a long gun as they opened fire on the church. asserted

they → air → church

A witness said the gunmen fired continuously for five minutes before fleeing. asserted

gunmen → say → minutes

Between 150 and 200 people were in and around the church at the time, the witness said. asserted

witness → say → time