Death toll from Jordan church attack rises to 9
AMMAN: Two people wounded in Friday’s attack on a church in southern Jordan have died of their injuries, bringing the number of people killed to nine, health minister Ibrahim al-Bdour told AFP on Saturday. “The number of victims who died in the terrorist attack on the church in the village of Al-Hamoud in Karak has risen to nine following the death on Saturday of a second casualty who had been in…
AMMAN - The death toll from Friday's terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan's Karak governorate has risen to nine, according to Health Minister Ibrahim al-Bdour. A second casualty, who was previously in critical condition, has also succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to nine.
In total, 25 people remain hospitalized following the assault which occurred during a funeral procession in the village of Al-Hamoud. Gunmen stormed the church compound and began firing, as reported by Jordanian authorities. King Abdullah II expressed his commitment to ensuring the security and safety of Jordanians, vowing that justice will be served against the perpetrators. He stated during a National Security Council meeting on Saturday that the attack would be met with the "harshest retaliation" possible.
Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya confirmed that a terrorist group was responsible for the horrific act, which has been condemned in every respect. The King ordered a three-day period of national mourning, with flags flown at half-mast over government and public institutions. Karak is home to a significant Christian community, where they account for between two and three percent of the population.
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